Peppermint Ribbon Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 7 to 9 drops each red and green food coloring

1. Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and peppermint extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Divide dough into thirds. Add red food coloring to one portion; spread evenly into prepared pan. Spread second portion over first layer. Add green food coloring to third portion; spread over second layer. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
3. Using waxed paper, lift dough out of pan. Gently peel off waxed paper. Cut dough into thirds lengthwise. Cut each portion into 1/4-in. slices.
4. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
5. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 7-9 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peppermint-ribbon-cookies/ (may not work)