- 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and extract. Gradually add the flour; mix well. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.