Butter Mint Sugar Cookie

• 4 ounces soft pastel butter mints
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• colored sugar sprinkle, if desired

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. Place buttermints and a 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a sturdy plastic sandwich bag and crush with rolling pin, meat mallet, or hammer.
4. In a large bowl, combine crushed mint mixture with butter, with an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add egg and vanilla extract; continue beating until well mixed.
6. Reduce speed to low, and add gradually add flour mixture. Beat until well mixed.
7. Shape balls into 1-inch balls; roll in decorator sugar if desired. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Immediately remove cookies and transfer to a cooling surface.

mints, granulated sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, colored sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/butter-mint-sugar-cookie-400643 (may not work)