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12 Lovely Last-Minute Holiday Food Gifts
Tie a classic red bow around a stack of these peppermint sandwiches for a sweet hostess gift or party favor.
Chocolate Peppermint Sandwiches:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup canned vanilla or chocolate frosting
Red and/or green paste food coloring (optional)
3 tablespoons finely crushed striped round peppermint candies
44 chocolate wafers
Directions:
In a small mixing bowl stir together frosting, food coloring (if desired), and crushed candies. Spread 1 level teaspoon frosting mixture each on flat side of 22 of the chocolate wafers. Top with the remaining chocolate wafers, flat side toward frosting mixture. Roll edges of cookie sandwiches in additional crushed candies, if desired. Store cookies in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Makes 22 cookie sandwiches.
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