Peppermint Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy

Method

Beat in bowl the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt and add to creamed mixture. Stir in oatmeal and peppermint candy and mix well. Roll in 1 inch balls and bake on greased cookie sheet at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Coop completely and glaze.

Glaze

• 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 drop food color (optional)
• 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy

Combine powdered sugar, milk and food color and mix well. Drizzle on cookies and sprinkle on candy.

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