Mint Cookies

Name: Mint Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in crushed candies. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in. long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
2

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.