Ingredients
2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening1/4 cup sugar1 large egg1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in candy.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
