Peppermint Twist Kisses Recipe Dessert

Ingredients:

1. 0.5 c butter, coftened
2. 1/3 c sugar
3. 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
4. 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
5. 1 egg
6. 0.25 tsp salt
7. 36 chocolate kisses
8. 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
9. 4 to 8 drop red food coloring



Directions:

Step 1

• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and extract; mix well.
• Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
• Divide dough in half; tint one partion red.
• Divide each into flour partions. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2

• Shape each portion into a 9-in. log.
• Place one red log next to one white log; twist gently to create one swirled roll.
• Roll gently until roll become on log.
• Repeat with reaming dough.

Step 3

• Cut each log into nine slices; roll each into a ball.
• Place 1 in. apart one ungreased baking sheets.
• Flatten slightly with a glass. Bake at 350 degree for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
• Press chocolate kisses into the center of warm cookie. Remove to wire racks to cool.