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.