Peppermint Meltaways
Description
These festive looking cookies are a great treat to serve your guests at your holiday parties. They really do melt in your mouth and will disappear as fast as you can plate them. Serve them on a pretty platter to make the most of just how beautiful they ar
Ingredients
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 t. peppermint extract
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cornstarch
Frosting:
2 T. butter, softened
2 T. 2% milk
1/4 t. peppermint extract
2 - 3 drops red food coloring, optional
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. crushed peppermint candies
Directions
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In a small bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in peppermint extract.
In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Don't over-mix. Cover.
Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on un-greased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting:
In a small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in milk, peppermint extract and food coloring, if desired. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 30 cookies.