COOKIE TIME

Wow...I've blogged 3 days in a row.

Shocked?

Me too!

This is actually just a quick recipe post.

Remember the recipe I talked about HERE ?

It has only taken me 2 years to get the recipe to you!

I just made them for the ward Christmas party and had a few requests for the recipe.

Here goes...

Candy Cane Cookies

from a Southern Living Cookie Cookbook

1 cup butter

2/3 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp peppermint extract

1/8 tsp salt

2 1/2 cups flour

Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, extract, salt. Gradually add flour. Mix. Chill dough for at least 30 min.

Roll out 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters for desired shape.

You could also roll them into 2" logs and curve the end down like a candy cane.

Bake 325 for 18 minutes.

Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

2 1/2 Tbsp milk

1/4 tsp peppermint extract

As soon as they come out of the oven, I roll them in powdered sugar and put a little glaze on top and let it melt. Then sprinkle crushed peppermint candy canes on top.

I also usually double the recipe. A doubled recipe will use about 1 box of candy canes.

Mmmmmm.

My mouth is watering.

ENJOY!