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Peppermint Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 9
This recipe was from a local Indianapolis newspaper more than 15 years ago. My mother and I have used it for cookie swaps with rave reviews. It's an excellent way to get rid of leftover Christmas candy canes!
Ingredients:
1 cup margarine
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup peppermint candy, crushed
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
Directions:
1. Sift together flour, salt & soda; set aside.
2. Beat together butter, and sugar until fluffy.
3. Blend in egg.
4. Add flour mixture& mix well.
5. Stir in mints and oats.
6. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes at 350°F.
7. Mix icing ingredients.
8. Allow cookies to cool and then drizzle with icing.
By RecipeOfHealth.com