Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I found this cookie recipe in my Sunday paper while I was clipping coupons. Haven't tried yet, but they look really yummy! Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes) |
1/4 cup granulated sugar |
1/4 cup peppermint candy, crushed |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
1 cup powdered sugar |
1 -2 tablespoon milk |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°F
2. Cream butter, sugar, crushed candy, and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.
3. Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten, either using fingers or a flat-bottomed drinking glass that has been dipped in sugar to prevent sticking.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.
5. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. For frosting: combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until frosting is smooth. Drizzle cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy.
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