Candy Cane Crisps(Okay To Freeze, From The Collection Of Lori Wilson) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
about 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. rolled oats
about 3/4 c. coarsely crushed candy canes

Preparation

In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and 1 cup of the sugar until creamy; beat in vanilla.
In another bowl, stir together flour and oats; gradually add to butter mixture, blending thoroughly.
Add 1/4 cup of the crushed candy canes and mix until well combined.
Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls, then roll in remaining sugar to coat.
Place balls about 2 inches apart on greased and flour-dusted baking sheets.
Flatten cookies with a fork, making crisscross pattern with fork tines.
Sprinkle each with about 1/2 teaspoon crushed candy canes.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Let cool on baking sheets 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to racks and cool completely.
Makes about 4 dozen.