peppermint meltaways

42 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Dec 15, 2014

A Taste of Home delight - so pretty for Christmas!

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method Bake
yield 42 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1-1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstartch
  • FROSTING
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2-3 - red food coloring drops,opt
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

How To Make peppermint meltaways

  • Step 1
    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.
  • Step 2
    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.
  • Step 3
    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.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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