Candy Cane Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Candy Cane Cookies

Recipe By : MR FOOD
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Christmas

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter -- softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely crushed candy canes
3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Preheat the oven to 375F. In a large bowl, with an electric beater on
medium speed, cream the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and
fluffy. Add the egg and the peppermint and vanilla extracts and beat until
well blended. Gradually add the flour and salt; mix well. Cover the bowl
tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. Coat two baking sheets with
nonstick cooking spray. In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed candy canes
and the granulated sugar; mix well. Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch
balls then roll each ball in the candy cane mixture; place on the baking
sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until browned. Immediately remove
from the baking sheets and place on wire racks to cool.

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