Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon water2 teaspoons mint extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup crushed butter mints, divided

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and extract. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup crushed mints.

Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 12-15 minutes.

Coat warm cookies with remaining crushed mints. Cool on wire racks.