Peppermint Meltaways
Ingredients
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1 cbutter, softened
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1/2 cconfectioners' sugar
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1/2 tsppeppermint extract
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1-1/4 call purpose flour
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1/2 ccornstartch
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FROSTING
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2 Tbspbutter, softened
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1-1/2 cconfectioners' sugar
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2 Tbspmilk
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1/4 tsppeppermint extract
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2-3red food coloring drops,opt
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1/2 ccrushed peppermint candies
How to Make Peppermint Meltaways
- 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.