Peppermint Sugar Cookies

These were amazing. The best cookie I've ever baked in terms of texture and taste. I'm excited to use the base with chocolate chips or other mix ins…

Almost not modified at all from here

3/4 sugar
1/2 c. shortening (recipe called for butter - I made them dairy free)
1 egg
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/4 t mint extract (didn't have but would probably be delicious -- I added a little extra vanilla)
1 2/3 c. all purpose flour
1 t. cream of tartar (maybe this was the secret to deliciousness?)
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. crushed candy canes
1/4 c. sugar for coating

Preheat oven to 350.

Crush candy canes. Combine sugar and butter or shortening. Cream. Add egg vanilla and blend to combine. Add in flour, cream of tartar baking soda, and salt. Combine on low speed until mixed. Stir in 1/4 c. crushed candy canes.

Mix 1/4 c. sugar with remaining candy canes. Roll dough into 3/4 in balls and roll in sugar/candy cane mixture.

Place 2in apart.

Bake for 8-10 mins. I did 8 on convection setting in my oven.