Buttermint Cookies

Ingredients

• 12 Tbsp butter
• 23 c sugar
• 1 large egg
• 12 tsp vanilla
• 12 tsp peppermint extract
• 2 c flour sifted
• 1 Tbsp minced peppermint leaves

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar beat in egg and extract
2. Gradually add flour stir in peppermint
3. Dough will be soft
4. Divide dough into three parts
5. Shape into plastic wrap into 1 14-inch diameter logs
6. Chill 1 to 2 hours
7. Slice into 14-inch rounds Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 for 10 minutes or until light golden brown