Peppermint Candy Cookie Recipe

Peppermint Candy Cookie Recipe

  • 1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Green food coloring
  • 1 (16 ounce) can vanilla frosting
  • 2 cups M&M;'S® Brand Chocolate Candies
  • 24 pieces 12 x 12-inch clear squares cellophane
  • 1/2-inch holiday ribbon
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Tint the cookie dough with the green food coloring and flavor it with the peppermint extract. Roll it to 1/4-inch thickness, and then press out 24 circles using a 3-inch round cookie cutter. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  3. When the cookies are cool, spread with frosting. Before the frosting dries, arrange red and green M&M'S(R) over the frosting.
  4. When the frosting is firm, gently wrap the cookies in cellophane and tie the ends with ribbon.
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