Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder11 ounces dark, white or milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely choppedCrushed peppermint candies
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; dip each cookie halfway. Sprinkle with crushed candies. Place on waxed paper until set.
