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INGREDIENTS
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2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
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1/8 teaspoon baking soda
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1/8 teaspoon fine salt
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1 teaspoon pure mint or peppermint extract
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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8 ounces (about 1 2/3 cups) confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup meringue powder
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2 tablespoons green food coloring
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20 drops red food coloring
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48 mini nonpareil-covered chocolate candies
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White nonpareils, for sprinkling