PEPPERMINT CANDY SANDWICH COOKIES

Peppermint Candy Sandwich Cookies image

I love to include a little homemade treat in teacher's gifts and hostess gifts. These delicious lovelies come together in 15 minutes, and never fail to charm. Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 20 sandwich cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies
1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter, shortening and extracts until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until thick and creamy. Stir in candies., Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture on bottoms of half of the cookies. Cover with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.