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Peppermint Meltaways




Source of Recipe


the web


List of Ingredients




Cookie:
1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Cup Butter -- softened
1/2 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
1 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Cornstarch
GLAZE:
1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Butter -- softened
2 Tablespoons Milk
1/4 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
3 Drops Red Food Coloring
Mint Starlight Candy -- crushed, if desired


Recipe



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 blended. Cover; refrigerate until firm (30-60 minutes). Heat oven to 350. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1 inch balls.
Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.
In small bowl combine powdered sugar, butter and peppermint extract. Gradually add enough milk for desired glazing consistency. Stir in food coloring as desired. Drizzle over cookies.

4 dozen cookies.