Modifed from Taste of Home
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 tsp peppermint extract [they used double this and it was WAY too strong, hence I'm recommending half.]
1-3/4 cups flour
Green colored sugar
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour and mix well.
Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Yield: 3 dozen