Peppermint Snowball Cookies

• hard round peppermint candies, finely crushed (1/4 cup)12 cup
• cup powdered sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• cup butter, softened (don't use margarine)↗1 cup
• hard round peppermint candies, finely crushed (1/4 cup)12 cup
• teaspoon vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• cups all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄4 cups
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   Mix 1/4 cup crushed candies and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; reserve.

3. 3

   Mix butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup crushed candies, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir in flour and salt.

4. 4

   Shape dough by level tablespoonfuls into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

5. 5

   Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set, but not brown.

6. 6

   Immediately remove from cookie sheet and roll in reserved candy mixture.

7. 7

   Cool completely on wire rack, then roll in candy mixture again.