old fashioned peppermint cookies

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Anywhere, AL
Updated on Jun 2, 2014

I have been making these cookies every Christmas for as long as I can remember. My children loved them and now their children love them too. The oatmeal gives them some extra fiber.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield Makes 4 to 5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

How To Make old fashioned peppermint cookies

  • Step 1
    Mix all the cookie ingredients in a large bowl. Batter will be thick. Drop by teaspoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Step 2
    Bake in a 375-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    After cookies have cooled, mix glaze ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Drizzle over cookies and enjoy!

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