TEA CUP BIRTHDAY CAKES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture (the dough will be soft). , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until the edges are golden brown, 7-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• In bowl of a food processor, place peppermint candies; cover and process until very finely crushed. In large bowl mix cookie mix, flour, melted butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in 1/4 cup crushed candies. Press firmly to shape dough into 56 (1 inch) balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove to cooling rack. In small bowl place powdered sugar. In another small bowl, place remaining crushed candies. Roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar, then crushed candies. Place on cooling rack. Cool completely; at least 20 minutes. Store in airtight container at room temperature.