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"Bring these pretty, candy-speckled treats to your party."

peppermint candy cookie

submitted by: Bright Ideas
  • Prep Time: 15 min.
  • Bake Time: 10-12 min.
  • Decoration Time: 20 min.
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Yield: Makes 24 cookies.

Ingredients

  • 1 tube (18 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 container (16 oz.) vanilla frosting
  • Green food coloring
  • 1 2-inch round cookie cutter
  • 1½ cups M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies
  • 24 pieces 12 x 12-inch clear squares cellophane
  • 1/2-inch holiday ribbon

Directions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°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 the 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® Brand Chocolate Candies over the frosting.
  • 4. When the frosting is firm, gently wrap the cookies in cellophane and tie the ends with ribbon.
  • Tip: For extra minty flavor, use M&M’S® Brand Mint Chocolate Candies.

Nutrition

  • Calories per serving 246
  • Total Fat 11 g
  • Saturated Fat 4 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 9 mg
  • Sodium 142 mg
  • Carbohydrates 36 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1 g
  • Sugars 25 g
  • Protein 2 g
  • Vitamin A 0%DV
  • Vitamin C 0%DV
  • Calcium 0%DV
  • Iron 0%DV
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