Choco Mint Pillows

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, egg and vanilla.

3. 3

   Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add flour, baking powder and salt.

5. 5

   Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.

6. 6

   Divide dough in half.

7. 7

   On well floured surface, roll half of dough into 13 x 9 rectangle.

8. 8

   Arrange mints evenly on dough, forming 7 rows of 7 mints.

9. 9

   Between 2 sheets of wax paper, roll remaining dough into 13 x 9 rectangle.

10. 10

    Discard top sheet of wax paper.

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    Carefully turn second rectangle over mint-topped dough, matching edges.

12. 12

    Using scalloped pastry wheel, cut dough evenly between the mints.

13. 13

    Gently press edges of pillows to seal.

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    Place pillows 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

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    Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

16. 16

    Cool completely before storing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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