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Growing up in Minnesota, we made these cookies quite often. But we probably made real snow balls even more often. : ) 

Minnesota Mint Snowballs

Cookie ingredients:

• 1 cup softened butter (or shortening)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup quick oatmeal

Mix together all of the above ingredients in a Kitchen Aid Mixer

Roll into 1-inch size balls.

Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Frosting recipe:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• Green food coloring
• 1-2 cups shredded, sweetened coconut

Mix the first three ingredients together then add just enough green food coloring to the frosting to make it a pretty mint color.

Allow baked cookies to cool a few minutes. Then, dip each ball into the frosting and then roll in the coconut and set on a plate to cure.

Counting our blessings,

Mary Beth Roe

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