Ingredients

2¾cupsall purpose flour

1tspbaking soda

½tspbaking powder

1cupbutter,softened

1½cupswhite sugar

1egg

½tsppeppermint extract,or 1 tsp vanilla

white chocolate candy quick,or candy melts

peppermint candy canes,crushed

Preparation

In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in your egg and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Roll out teaspoon-sized balls of dough, and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Let stand for two minutes then remove to a wire rack.

While cookies are cooling, melt candy quick according to package directions. Dip half of each cookie into candy quick.

Allow excess to drip off and then place on wax or parchment paper. Sprinkle each with crushed candy. Stick into the fridge to harden.