Mint Moments

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mint Moments

Recipe By : Easiest-Ever Holiday Meals
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter -- softened
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candy
3 Tablespoons powdered sugar

In large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add cornstarch and 1/3
cup powdered sugar; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat at high speed
until light and fluffy.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour; mix until
dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier
handling.

Heat oven to 350. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on
ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 for 9 to 15 minutes or until cookies are very light golden brown.
Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks.

In small bowl, combine candy and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; carefully roll
warm cookiesin mixture.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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