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    Peppermint meltaways


    Source of Recipe


    Land o Lakes


    List of Ingredients


    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 cup butter, softened
    • 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
    • 1&1/4 cups all purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup cornstarch
    • Glaze:
    • 1&1/2 cups powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons butter,softened
    • 1-2 tablespoons milk
    • 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
    • 2-3 drops red food coloring
    • Hard peppermint candies or candy canes,crushed


    Instructions


    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar,butter and extract. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour and cornstarch. Beat until well mixed. Cover;refrigerate unitl firm.
    2. Heat oven to 350F. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1in. balls. Place 2in. apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from sheet. Cool completely.
    3. For glaze;in a small bowl combine powdered sugar,butter and peppermint extract. Gradually add enough milk for desired glaze consistency. Stir in food coloring as desired. Drizzle over cookies. Immediately sprinkle with candy.
 

 

 

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