Peppermint Twists

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Place butter and sugar in bowl.

3. 3

   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.

4. 4

   Add egg yolk, peppermint flavoring and vanilla; beat until well mixed.

5. 5

   Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.

6. 6

   Remove half of dough from bowl.

7. 7

   Add small amount of red food color to dough in bowl; mix well.

8. 8

   Divide each half of dough into quarters; roll each quarter to 9-inch log.

9. 9

   Place 1 red log next to 1 white log; twist gently to swirl dough.

10. 10

    Roll gently to smooth.

11. 11

    Repeat with remaining dough.

12. 12

    Cut each swirled rope of dough into 9 pieces; roll each piece gently into a ball.

13. 13

    Roll each ball in coarse grain sugar, if desired.

14. 14

    Place onto ungreased cookie sheets.

15. 15

    Bake 11-13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

16. 16

    Immediately press 1 chocolate chip in center of each ball.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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