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Peppermint Meltaways
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 42
These are very festive looking cookies on a platter.They do melt in your mouth.
Ingredients:
1c butter,softened
1/2c confectioners sugar
1/2tsp peppermint extract
11/4c flour
1/2c cornstarch
frosting
2tbs butter,softened
11/2c confectioners sugar
2tbs milk
1/4tsp peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops red food coloring,optional
1/2c crushed peppermint candies
Directions:
1. In 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.
2. Shape into 1 balls. Place 2 apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 10-12 mins or intil bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. In small mixing bowl, beat butter till fluffy. Add confectioners sugar,milk,extract and food coloring if desired;beat till smooth. Spread over cooled cookies;sprinkle with crushed candies. Store in airtight container.
By RecipeOfHealth.com