INGREDIENTS
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4 – 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour (I start with 4 cups, then add more if needed)
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup butter, softened slightly
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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3/4 teaspoon almond or peppermint extract
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2 large eggs
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48-60 clear mint candies (I used Arcor Crystal Clear Mint Candies)
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clear piping gel
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assorted candies (minis) or sprinkles
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4 ounces black candy melts, melted
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edible silver luster dust