BUTTER MINT SUGAR COOKIE

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This was passed on to me by a friend. At the top she had witten: This buttermint sugar cookie recipe is not your common sugar cookie. You like something a little different, so this one is for you." I'm not exactly sure just how she meant that but it sounds good.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces soft pastel butter mints
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
colored sugar sprinkle, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Place buttermints and a 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a sturdy plastic sandwich bag and crush with rolling pin, meat mallet, or hammer.
  • In a large bowl, combine crushed mint mixture with butter, with an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add egg and vanilla extract; continue beating until well mixed.
  • Reduce speed to low, and add gradually add flour mixture. Beat until well mixed.
  • Shape balls into 1-inch balls; roll in decorator sugar if desired. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Immediately remove cookies and transfer to a cooling surface.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.1, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 9.5, Sodium 34.8, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.6

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