Butter Mint Sugar Cookie

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This was passed on to me by a friend. At the top she had witten: this buttermint sugar cookie recipe is not your common sugar cookie. You like something a little different, so this one is for you. I'm not exactly sure just how she meant that but it sounds good."

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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In a medium bowl , whisk together the flour , baking powder , and salt.

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Set aside.

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Place buttermints and a 1 / 2 cup granulated sugar in a sturdy plastic sandwich bag and crush with rolling pin , meat mallet , or hammer.

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In a large bowl , combine crushed mint mixture with butter , with an electric mixer set at medium speed , beat for 2-3 minutes.

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Add egg and vanilla extract.

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Continue beating until well mixed.

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Reduce speed to low , and add gradually add flour mixture.

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Beat until well mixed.

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Shape balls into 1-inch balls.

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Roll in decorator sugar if desired.

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Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.

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Immediately remove cookies and transfer to a cooling surface.

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Ingredients

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butter mints, granulated sugar, salted butter, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, colored sugar sprinkle