Peppermint Pinkies

1. 1

   Beat the butter, powdered sugar, salt, coloring & peppermint extract.

2. 2

   Mix in the flour.

3. 3

   Using hands to form a cohesive dough ball.

4. 4

   Cut the dough into 4 equal parts.

5. 5

   Roll each quarter of the dough into a 12 inch rope and place on a cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Make an indentation down the center of each piece, but be careful not to go to the bottom.

7. 7

   Bake the cookies at 325 for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Do not let brown.

9. 9

   While cookies are baking, mix the filling and place in a piping bag or ziplock bag and have ready for when the cookies are done.

10. 10

    Let cookies cool for only a minute or 2, then pipe the filling evenly down the center well of each piece.

11. 11

    Let cookies cool completely on the pan and cut into equal size pieces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.