Peppermint Snowball Cookies

1/4 cup peppermint candies, finely crushed,
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup peppermint candies, finely crushed
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Heat oven to 325F. Mix 1/4 cup crushed candies and 1/4 cup powdered sugar, reserve. Mix butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup crushed candies and the vanilla in medium bowl. Stir in flour and salt. Shape dough by level measuring tablespoonfuls into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet, roll in reserved candy mixture. Cool completely on wire rack. Roll in candy mixture again.