Busters Recipes

Candy Cane Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 egg

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups flour

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup finely crushed candy canes

3 tbl granulated sugar

1) Preheat oven to 375. Coat cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

2) In large bowl, cream butter & confectioner sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg & peppermint & vanilla extracts; beat until well blended.

3) Gradually add flour & salt; mix until thoroughly blended. Cover bowl woth plastic wrap & chill for 1 hour.

4) In small bowl, combine crushed candy canes & the granulate sugar. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls, then roll in candy cane mixture, coating completely. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets

5) Bake 10-12 min or until golden. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool completely.