Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Peppermint Twist cookies

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 t. peppermint extract
1 1/4 c. SR flour
4-8 drops red food coloring
36 Hershey's kisses, unwrapped

Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter and sugar together. Add egg yolk and extracts, mixing well, Gradually add flour to creamed mixture. Divide dough in half, tint one portion wed. Divide into 4 sections. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Shape each portion into a 9" log,  Place 1 white log and 1 red log next to each other. Twist gently to create one swirled roll. Roll gently until it becomes 1 big log. Repeat with remaining logs. Cut each log into 9 slices. Roll each into a ball. Place 1" apart on cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a glass. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Press kisses into the center of each cookie. Makes 3 dozen.

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