"If everyone is tired of plain old sugar cookies, make this delightful variation instead. You can make the peppermint dough any color you like just by adding a few drops of food coloring...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter or margarine
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
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1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
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Several drops food coloring (optional)