Butter Mint Sugar Cookie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. 3
   Place buttermints and a 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a sturdy plastic sandwich bag and crush with rolling pin, meat mallet, or hammer.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine crushed mint mixture with butter, with an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat for 2-3 minutes.
5. 5
   Add egg and vanilla extract; continue beating until well mixed.
6. 6
   Reduce speed to low, and add gradually add flour mixture. Beat until well mixed.
7. 7
   Shape balls into 1-inch balls; roll in decorator sugar if desired. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Immediately remove cookies and transfer to a cooling surface.