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Butter Meltaways With Pink Frosting




Source of Recipe


Paula Deen Magazine, March/April 2007






List of Ingredients



• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 cup butter, softened
  
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
  
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  
• Frosting:
  
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  
• 1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1/2 to 1 drop red food coloring
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
   
2. Separate dough into 4 equal parts and roll each into a smooth log. Wrap each log in flour-dusted wax paper. Chill dough for at least 6 hours. After six hours, allow dough to sit out for 15 minutes to soften.
   
3. Preheat oven to 350. Grease baking sheets.
   
4. Slice dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake 10 minutes. Cool cookies on wire racks.
   
5. In a medium bowl, combine all frosting ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Pipe or dollop a small amount on top of cooled cookies.
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 dozen