Pink Peppermint Cookies

Name: Pink Peppermint Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened, divided; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 10 to 12 drops red food coloring; 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
10 to 12 drops red food coloring
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and the sugar. Beat in egg, food coloring and peppermint extract. Combine 1-3/4 cups flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; add to creamed mixture. Shape into a ball. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine chocolate syrup and remaining butter and flour; stir until well blended. Spoon into a pastry bag with a small round tip. Shape dough into 3/4-in. balls. Place on ungreased
2

; flatten into 1-1/2-in. circles. Pipe chocolate mixture on top of cookies in simple holiday designs. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes. Cool on wire racks.