Crisp Peppermint Patties
Mint lovers will delight in every bite of these original crisp cookies. They not only taste wonderful, they're attractive as well.60 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 package (12 ounces) chocolate-covered peppermint patties, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, melted peppermint patties and vanilla. Combine the
- flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and
- mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to
- handle.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking
- sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until the surface
- cracks. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 5
- dozen.