Peppermint Pinwheels

Directions

1. 1
   Mix butter, sugar, eggs and flavoring.
2. 2
   Mix flour salt and blend in thoroughly.
3. 3
   Divide dough in half.
4. 4
   Blend food coloring into 1 half.
5. 5
   Chill both halves until firm.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured board, roll the plain half into a 12-inch square.
7. 7
   Roll the red half the same size and lay on top of the plain dough.
8. 8
   Roll the double-layered dough gently until about 1/4-inch thick.
9. 9
   Roll up like a jelly roll and chill one hour.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
11. 11
    Slice cookies 1/4 inch thick.
12. 12
    Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 9 minutes or until lightly browned.
13. 13
    While still warm, brush with egg-white glaze (1 egg white combined with 2 tablespoons water) and sprinkle with peppermint candy and sugar.