PEPPERMINT TEA CAKES

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A spin-off from a classic holiday cookie with a festive peppermint twist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 56

Number Of Ingredients 6

25 peppermint candies, unwrapped
1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • In bowl of a food processor, place peppermint candies; cover and process until very finely crushed. In large bowl mix cookie mix, flour, melted butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in 1/4 cup crushed candies. Press firmly to shape dough into 56 (1 inch) balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove to cooling rack. In small bowl place powdered sugar. In another small bowl, place remaining crushed candies. Roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar, then crushed candies. Place on cooling rack. Cool completely; at least 20 minutes. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

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