The pastel mint adds a hint of spring to this traditional butter cookie recipe.
| 1 1/4 |
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cups sugar |
| 3/4 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened |
| 1 |
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egg |
| 1 |
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teaspoon vanilla |
| 1 3/4 |
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cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 |
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teaspoon baking soda |
| 1/4 |
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teaspoon salt |
| 48 |
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mint meltaway candies |
Combine 1 cup sugar, butter, egg and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking soda and salt. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (30 minutes).
Heat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until very light golden brown. Remove from oven; immediately press 1 mint candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely.
