Pepperminties

• 1 3/4 c. plain flour
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. margarine or butter
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. confectioners sugar
• 1/4 lb. peppermint candy

1. Two hours before serving or early in the day:
2. Into large bowl, measure flour, sugar, margarine, baking powder, salt, egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
3. With mixer at low speed, beat ingredients until well blended.
4. Shape into ball.
5. Preheat oven to 325u0b0.
6. On lightly floured surface, roll half of dough in 12 x 6-inch rectangle.
7. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces.
8. Place rectangles about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Bake 12 to 14 minutes until lightly browned.
10. Remove to wire racks to cool.
11. Repeat with remaining dough.

flour, sugar, margarine, baking powder, salt, egg, vanilla, confectioners sugar, peppermint candy

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=940033 (may not work)