Swirled Mint Cookies
Swirled Mint Cookies is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 2 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 c. butter or margarine, 1 c. sugar and 1 egg, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Packed with nutrients and delicious flavors.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Combine flour and baking powder.
In a large mixer bowl, beat butter or margarine until softened.
Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add egg, vanilla and peppermint extract; beat well.
Add flour mixture and beat until well mixed.
Divide into thirds.
Stir red coloring into one, stir green and leave third plain.
Cover each and chill about 1 hour.
Roll each of the doughs into 1/2-inch diameter ropes.
Using one rope of each color, braid the colors. Slice the twisted ropes into 1/2-inch pieces.
Shape each slice into a ball.
Place on cookie sheet and flatten to 1/4-inch thick with bottom of glass that has been dipped in sugar.
Bake in a 375Β° oven until done (8 to 10 minutes for large cookies and 6 to 8 minutes for small ones).
Remove and cool.
Makes about 72 (2 1/2-inch) or 144 (1 1/4-inch) cookies.
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