Peppermint Meltaways

By Hklbrries

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Ingredients

• For the frosting:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons 2 percent milk
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from spokesman.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in extract. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Remove to wire racks to cool.

For the frosting: In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, milk, extract and food coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies.

Store in an airtight container.