Peppermint Rounds

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl, beat butter at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2. 2
   Add egg and vanilla, beating well.
3. 3
   Combine flour and salt; add to butter mixture.
4. 4
   Stir in oats and candy.
5. 5
   Cover and chill 1 hour.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
7. 7
   Divide dough in half.
8. 8
   Roll out each portion to about 18 inch thickness on a surface that has been dusted with powdered sugar.
9. 9
   Cut with a 3-inch round cookie cutter; place on greased cookie sheets.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated oven 8 to 12 minutes or until done; remove immediately to racks to cool.
11. 11
    Frost when cool.
12. 12
    Frosting: Combine 4 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 cup half-and-half cream, dash of salt and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.
13. 13
    Add up to 1/4 cup more half-and-half until frosting is creamy.
14. 14
    Tint with red food coloring to light pink.