Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Peppermint Rounds

A recipe from my friend Rachel!

  • 1 c. butter, softened
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1 c. regular oats, uncooked
  • 1/2 c. peppermint candy, crushed
  • frosting--see below
  1. Beat together butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  2. Add flour, salt, oats, and peppermints. Mix well.
  3. Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball, then flatten to 1/2-1/4-inch thick. Place on greased cookie sheets.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool.
  5. Mix frosting together and frost cookies when cool.
  6. Dip frosted cookie tops in colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
Frosting:
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. half and half
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 t. peppermint extract
Mix together.

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