Ruth's Peppermint Pinwheels

Directions

• Candy should be finely crushed *

Stir together the flour and salt.

Beat margarine or butter in a mixer bowl for 30 seconds.

Beat in powdered sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and extract; beat well.

Add the dry ingredients.

Beat until just combined. Divide dough in half.

Mix food coloring into one portion of dough.

Chill dough 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Divide each portion of dough in half.

On lightly floured surface roll out each of the four balls of dough to form an 8 inch square.

Place a white square of cookie dough on top fo a red square of cookie dough.

Roll up, jelly roll style.

Repeat with remaining dough.

Wrap the rolls in waxed paper and chill 2 to 24 hours.

Cut dough into ¼ inch thick slices.

Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake in a 375℉ (190℃). oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are light brown.

Remove cookies and cool on wire racks. Beat together egg white and water; brush over warm cookies.

Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.