Peppermint Meltaways

Name: Peppermint Meltaways
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 42 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c butter, softened; 1/2 c confectioners' sugar; 1/2 tsp peppermint extract; 1-1/4 c all purpose flour; 1/2 c cornstartch; FROSTING; 2 Tbsp butter, softened; 1-1/2 c confectioners' sugar; 2 Tbsp milk; 1/4 tsp peppermint extract; 2-3 red food coloring drops,opt; 1/2 c crushed peppermint candies

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By Rose M. Helle
@recipes4fun

A Taste of Home delight - so pretty for Christmas!

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Serves:

42 servings

Prep:

30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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1 c

butter, softened
1/2 c

confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp

peppermint extract
1-1/4 c

all purpose flour
1/2 c

cornstartch
FROSTING
2 Tbsp

butter, softened
1-1/2 c

confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp

milk
1/4 tsp

peppermint extract
2-3

red food coloring drops,opt
1/2 c

crushed peppermint candies

How to Make Peppermint Meltaways

Step-by-Step

In small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape into 1-in balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies. Store in airtight container.

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