3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. crushed peppermints
1/4 c. sugar

Cream 3/4 cup sugar, shortening and egg together. Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Add crushed peppermint candy to batter. Roll into 1 inch balls and then roll balls in 1/4 cup of sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies and is easy to double.