Butter Mint Pats

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   Cream butter in large mixer bowl until light; add crushed mints.

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   Add flour; blend well at low speed with mixer, or by hand.

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   Chill dough for 1/2 hour.

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   Roll out or pat dough into a 9-inch square on waxed paper.

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   Sprinkle with sugar.

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   Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

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   Using tiny cookie cutter, press a design on each square.

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   Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

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   Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are set and just starting to turn pale golden (not browned). Do not overbake.

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    (NOTE: Cook time includes chill time of 1/2 hour.).

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    (NOTE: To crush mints place in heavy plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin- or, use your processor.).

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