SANTA'S SUGAR COOKIES

Santa's Sugar Cookies image

My mom helped me make these yummy treats for Christmas. After we baked the cookies, I had fun dipping them into the melted chocolate and sprinkling on the peppermint candy pieces.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, melted
14 peppermint candies, crushed

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm., Shape dough into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., Dip one end of each cookie into melted chocolate; sprinkle with crushed peppermint. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.