Peppermint Patties -

2/3 lb Sugar

1 Egg

1 ts Peppermint extract

1 1/8 lb All-purpose flour

1/4 oz Baking powder

1/8 ts Salt

2 halves again. On floured wax paper, roll one white portion into an

8 inch square. Do the same with a red portion. Invert white dough onto red dough, and roll firmly into a tight jelly roll form, removing paper as you do so. Do the same with the other

2 halves. Cover and chill. Cut dough into 1/4 inch slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at

350 for 10 minutes. NOTES : These cookies will not raise when baked, and will not brown. You must be very careful not to overcook, or the cookies will be very hard. --