*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Mint Moments

Recipe By     : Easiest-Ever Holiday Meals
Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Butter -- softened
     3/4  c             Corn starch
     1/3  c             Powdered sugar
   1      c             All purpose flour
   3      tb            Peppermint candy --
                        - finely crushed
   3      tb            Powdered sugar

In large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add corn starch
and 1/3 cup powdered sugar; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat
at high speed until light and fluffy.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour; mix
until dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for
easier handling.

Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place 1" apart on
ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350°F for 9 to 15 minutes or until cookies are very light
golden brown. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets; place on wire
racks.

In small bowl, combine candy and 3 tb powdered sugar; carefully roll
warm cookies in mixture.

Yield: 36 Cookies


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