Peppermint Candy Cookies
Description
Bring these pretty, candy-speckled treats to your party!
Ingredients
- Materials needed: 3-inch round cookie cutter, 24 pieces 12 x 12- inch clear squares cellophane, 1/2-inch holiday ribbon
- 1 (14-ounce) bag M&M'S Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays
- 1 (18-ounce) tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- Green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 (16-ounce) container vanilla frosting
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Tint cookie dough with food coloring and flavor with peppermint extract. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness, and press out 24 circles using cookie cutter. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
3. When cookies are cool, spread with frosting. Before frosting dries, arrange red and green M&M'S over frosting.
4. When frosting is firm, gently wrap cookies in cellophane and tie ends with ribbon.
Tip: For extra minty flavor, use M&M'S Mint Chocolate Candies for the Holidays.
Nutrition
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Serves
Makes 24 cookies
Variations
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Source M&M'S Seasonal Brands