Peppermint Meltaways

Name: Peppermint Meltaways
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 236.59 ml butter, softened; 118.29 ml confectioners' sugar; 2.46 ml peppermint extract; 295.73 ml all-purpose flour; 118.29 ml cornstarch; 29.58 ml butter, softened; 118.29 ml confectioners' sugar; 29.58 ml milk; 1.23 ml peppermint extract; 118.29 ml hard peppermint candy, crushed

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"These awesome peppermint cookies literally melt in your mouth. They are quite easy to make as well and with only 7 ingredients they are super simple."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 24 cookies
Serves:: 24

ingredients

236.59 ml butter, softened
118.29 ml confectioners' sugar
2.46 ml peppermint extract
295.73 ml all-purpose flour
118.29 ml cornstarch
29.58 ml butter, softened
118.29 ml confectioners' sugar
29.58 ml milk
1.23 ml peppermint extract
118.29 ml hard peppermint candy, crushed

directions

In a small mixing 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-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and food coloring if desired; beet until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies. Store in an airtight container.