Peppermint Snaps

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 4

My mom cut this recipe out of a Chicago Area newspaper about 30 years ago and they have been part of our Christmas cookies ever since. Great way to use all those broken candy canes!

Ingredients:

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups quick oats or 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats

1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy

1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 -3 tablespoons milk

1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 drop red food coloring

Directions:

1. FOR COOKIES: Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg.
2. Add combined dry ingredients, mix well.
3. Stir in oats and peppermint candy.
4. Shape dough o form 1 1/2-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with times of fork.
5. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
7. FOR GLAZE: Combine all ingredients; mix well. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

By RecipeOfHealth.com