PEPPERMINT CRUNCH CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Several years ago, I took a basic shortbread recipe and turned it into a much more festive Christmas cookie. These gems are now a family favorite and are among the best Christmas cookies of the holiday season. -Heather Carter, Wasilla, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Red and green paste food coloring
8 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, melted
3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extracts. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half; tint 1 portion red and the other green. Wrap each in waxed paper; refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Dip half of each cookie into melted candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with crushed candies. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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