Pepperminties

Directions

1. 1
   Two hours before serving or early in the day:
2. 2
   Into large bowl, measure flour, sugar, margarine, baking powder, salt, egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
3. 3
   With mixer at low speed, beat ingredients until well blended.
4. 4
   Shape into ball.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 325°.
6. 6
   On lightly floured surface, roll half of dough in 12 x 6-inch rectangle.
7. 7
   Cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces.
8. 8
   Place rectangles about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake 12 to 14 minutes until lightly browned.
10. 10
    Remove to wire racks to cool.
11. 11
    Repeat with remaining dough.