Pepperminties

Ingredients

• 1 34 c plain flour
• 1 c sugar
• 12 c margarine or butter
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 14 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 14 tsp vanilla
• 1 c confectioners sugar
• 14 lb peppermint candy

Directions

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 325
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