Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies

By Hklbrries

Prep: 20 minutes

Bake: 25 to 30 minutes

Ingredients

• Cookies:
• 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• Parchment paper
• Frosting:
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 to 2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp crushed pepperming candy

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Mix butter, sugar, crushed candy and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.

Form into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten using fingers or a flat-bottomed drinking glass (dipped in sugar to prevent sticking).

Bake in a preheated 300 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.

Cool for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla and mix until frosting is smooth. Drizzle cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy.