The peppermint patty crisps recipe will put mint lovers in ecstasy! These cookies are easy to make and look as good as they taste!

Ingredients
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 package (13 ounces) peppermint patties, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Hardware
Whisk
Large bowl
Medium bowl
Cookie sheets
Mixer

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt: set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream shortening with sugars with an electric mixer set on medium-high.
Step 3: Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4: Beat in melted peppermint patties and vanilla extract.
Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture.
Step 6: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 7: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 8: Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches part on ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 9: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the surface cracks. Cool for 1-2 minutes before transferring cookies to a cooling surface.

Makes 5 dozen cookies.

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