Peppermint Meltaways

Christmas is coming - which means lot of peppermint flavored goodies! Hooray! I love peppermint and I love cookies, so I had to try these as soon as I found the recipe. They are amazing and must be made many, many times. These cookies use cornstarch with the flour which I don't always have around but I bought some to make some Brazilian cookies and never used it all so I happened to have a TON of it still. Perfect way to use it up!

 

Peppermint Meltaways

1 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

1 1/4 c. flour

1/2 c. cornstarch

Cream the butter and powdered sugar. Beat in the extract, then add the flour and cornstarch. Refrigerate 30 minutes so it is easier to handle or use a cookie scoop. Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. I used parchment paper for mine but you don't have to.  Bake 9-11 minutes at 350 degrees or until the bottoms turn golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.

frosting:

2 Tbsp. butter, softened

2 Tbsp. milk

1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar

food coloring - optional

1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy

Cream all ingredients together, except the candy. Add more powdered sugar or milk to get the consistency you want. Spread over the cookies and top with candy.