Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 teaspoons mint extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt12 drops red food coloring12 drops green food coloring1-1/2 cups white baking chipsCrushed mint candies
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Set aside half the dough. Divide remaining dough in half; add green food coloring to 1 portion and red food coloring to the other. Cover dough separately. Refrigerate until easy to handle, 1-2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Divide green and red dough into 24 portions each. Divide plain dough into 48 portions. Roll each into a 4-in. rope. Place each green rope next to a white rope; press together gently and twist. Repeat with red ropes and remaining white ropes. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before carefully removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a microwave, melt white chips; stir until smooth. Dip cookie ends into melted chips; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with crushed candies and place on waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
