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Peppermint Puffs
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1/2-3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces white chocolate, melted
1/2 cup cup finely chopped candy canes or sprinkles
Sift flour and salt in bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in egg. Beat in peppermint and vanilla extracts. On low speed beat in flour mixture. Refrigerate dough 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Grease baking sheets. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool completely. Brush with melted white chocolate and top with candy canes or sprinkles.
This is a great recipe for the kids to help out with!
