Peppermint Meltaways (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup butter, softened.
02 - 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar.
03 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
04 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
05 - 1/2 cup cornstarch.
06 - 2 tablespoons butter for frosting.
07 - 2 tablespoons 2% milk.
08 - 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract for frosting.
09 - Red food coloring (optional).
10 - 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar for frosting.
11 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies.

# Instructions:

01 - Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Beat in extract.
02 - Whisk flour and cornstarch, gradually beat into butter mixture.
03 - Refrigerate covered for 30 minutes until firm.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
05 - Form 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart. Bake 9-11 minutes until light brown on bottom.
06 - Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
07 - Beat butter, milk, extract and food coloring. Add sugar until smooth.
08 - Frost cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

# Notes:

01 - Store in airtight container.
02 - Cornstarch makes cookies extra tender.
03 - Can tint frosting pink if desired.

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