"“I would help Grandma make these for Christmas, twisting the pink and white doughs twist into sugary, minty perfection.”..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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8–10 drops red food coloring
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5 starlight mints or miniature candy canes, coarsely crushed (about 2 tbsp.)