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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
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.