Choco Mint Pillows

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, egg and vanilla.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add flour, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half.
7. 7
   On well floured surface, roll half of dough into 13 x 9 rectangle.
8. 8
   Arrange mints evenly on dough, forming 7 rows of 7 mints.
9. 9
   Between 2 sheets of wax paper, roll remaining dough into 13 x 9 rectangle.
10. 10
    Discard top sheet of wax paper.
11. 11
    Carefully turn second rectangle over mint-topped dough, matching edges.
12. 12
    Using scalloped pastry wheel, cut dough evenly between the mints.
13. 13
    Gently press edges of pillows to seal.
14. 14
    Place pillows 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
15. 15
    Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
16. 16
    Cool completely before storing.