Peppermint Cookies for Best Holiday Gatherings Taste of Home Cookbook

2/3 c butter or butter-flavored shortening
1/4 c sugar
1 egg

1-1/2 c all-purpose flour

1/2 tp baking powder

1/2 tp salt

1/2 c crushed peppermint candies

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in candy.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased (or parchment paper) cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Makes 3-12/ dozen.