Holiday Peppermint Slices

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Holiday Peppermint Slices
Yield: Makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
1
package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

1/4
teaspoon peppermint extract, divided

Red food coloring

Green food coloring



Preparation:
1.
Remove dough from wrapper. Divide dough into thirds.

2.
Combine 1/3 of dough, 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract and enough red food coloring to make dough desired shade of red or pink. Knead dough until evenly tinted.

3.
Repeat with second 1/3 of dough, remaining 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract and green food coloring.

4.
To assemble, shape each portion of dough into 8-inch log. Place red log beside green log; press together slightly. Place plain log on top. Press logs together to form one tri-colored log; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

5.
Preheat oven to 350°F.

6.
Cut log into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set but not browned. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.





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