Ingredients
- Cookies:
- 1/2 cup 10x sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups 10x sugar
- 2 TB butter, softened
- 1-2 TB milk
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 2-3 drops red food coloring
- crushed candy canes
Preparation
Step 1
In large mixer bowl, combine sugar, butter and extract. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour and cornstarch. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (30-60 minutes.)
Heat oven to 350. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1" balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from baking sheet. Cool completely.
Note: if dough is very firm you will end up with ball shaped cookies. If not, the cookies will spread a little.
For glaze; in small bowl, combine sugar, butter and extract. Gradually add enough milk for desired consistency. Stir in food coloring. Drizzle over cookies. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.