"My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful. You can use different food coloring for different seasons.—Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland..."
INGREDIENTS
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10 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
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1/4 teaspoon green gel food coloring