Butter Mint Cookies

Source: Taste of Home

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  peppermint extract
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
•  green  colored crystal sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in extract.
3. Gradually add flour and mix well.
4. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls.
5. Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a glass dipped in colored sugar.
6. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until firm.
7. Remove to wire racks to cool.