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Peppermint Meltaways

Stefani Baskin
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

FROSTING:

  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 to 3 drops red food coloring optional
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Beat in extract. 
  • In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture. 
  • Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in milk, extract and, if desired, food coloring. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Store in an airtight container.
  • Spread over cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies.
  • Store in an airtight container.
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