Name: Peppermint Meltaways
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
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 -; Frosting: -; 2 tablespoons butter, softened -; 2 tablespoons 2% milk -; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract -; 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional -; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Peppermint Meltaways

1. 1 cup butter, softened -

2. 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar -

3. 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract -

4. 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour -

5. 1/2 cup cornstarch -

6. Frosting: -

7. 2 tablespoons butter, softened -

8. 2 tablespoons 2% milk -

9. 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract -

10. 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional -

11. 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -

12. 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies -

How to cook deliciously - Peppermint Meltaways

1. Stage

In a small bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, three to four minutes. Beat in the extract. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch. Gradually beat the dry mixture into the creamed mixture until just combined. Editor’s Tip: Do not over-beat the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients or you’ll end up with tough, dense cookies. Instead, beat everything until just combined.

2. Stage

Cover the bowl with storage wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

3. Stage

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until the bottoms are light brown, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove the cookies from the pans and place on wire racks. Cool completely to room temperature. Editor’s Tip: Use a cookie scoop to portion the balls so they’re uniform in size.

4. Stage

In a small bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter until fluffy. Beat in the milk, extract and, if desired, food coloring. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread the frosting over the cookies. Sprinkle with crushed candies.