Peppermint Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. crushed peppermint candies

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars.
Add the eggs, one at a time.
Beat in vanilla and stir in dry ingredients.
Stir in crushed candies.
Shape into a 15 inch roll; wrap in plastic wrap and put in refrigerator for 4 hours.
Unwrap and cut into 1/8 slices.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 375\u00b0 for 6-8 minutes.
Remove and cool.