Category: Dessert
Peppermint Meltaways - TastyPlanner.com
Chef: Joanielspeak
These awesome peppermint cookies literally melt in your mouth. They are quite easy to make as well and with only 7 ingredients they are super simple.
Recipe Source: Simple & Delicious Magazine
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, milk, extract and food coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies. Store in an airtight container.
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