1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 (13 oz.) pkg. chocolate-covered peppermint patties, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

In a mixing bowl. cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted peppermint patties and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until the surface cracks. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Yield: 5 dozen.

Submitted by: Tiffany Koch