Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candy or candy canes
- 1 drop red food coloring
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 6 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candy or candy canes
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; add vanilla. Stir in
flour; knead until well mixed. Reserve 1/2 cup of dough; shape
remaining dough into 1-inch balls.
For filling, combine cream cheese and milk in a small bowl. Stir
in sugar, candy and food coloring; mix well. Make a deep well in
the center of each ball; fill with 1/4 teaspoon filling. Use
reserved dough to cover filling. Reshape if necessary into smooth
balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F.
for 12-14 minutes.
Combine topping ingredients; roll cookies in mixture while still
warm. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen
By Chell
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