Pretty, Pink, Peppermint Perfection

1. pouch chocolate chunk cookie mix

   
   

   3. tablespoons vegetable oil

   1. tablespoon water

   1. egg

   1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

   2 1/2cups powdered sugar

   1/4cup crushed peppermint candies (about 14)

   3. tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

   3 to 4 tablespoons milk

   2 to 3 drops red food color

   Powdered sugar

1

Lightly spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Prepare cookie dough

 as directed on package adding peppermint extract. Shape dough into 24(1-inch)

 balls; place in muffin cups.

2

Bake at 375° F for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately make indentation in

 center of each cookie with end of wooden spoon to form a cup. Cool 30 minutes. 

Remove from pan; cool completely.

3

In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, crushed peppermint candies, butter, milk, 

and red food color with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. 

Spoon frosting into decorating bag with large star tip. Pipe into each cookie cup. 

Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Store in refrigerator.

Yum!

Hoping that you are enjoying each and every moment of the Christmas season. 

We have been so busy with holiday events and preparations but it is all so sweet isn't it?

Do remember to take time for yourself, maybe pour that second cup of hot tea and indulge in another

sugar cookie! You deserve it!