Pepperment Meltaways

By rpanzano

Ingredients

• Cookie Ingredients:
• 1 cup Butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1-1/4 cups All Purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Argo Corn Starch
• Glaze Ingredients:
• 1-1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbls Butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract(Optional- may be too peppermint)
• 2 to 3 drops red food color, If desired
• candy cane or hard peppermint candy, crushed

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

COMBINE butter, powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and cornstarch, Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (30 to 60 minutes).

SHAPE rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1 -inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

BAKE in a preheated 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.

DRIZZLE glaze over cooled cookies. To make glaze, combine powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Stir in food color, if desired. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.