Peppermint Meltaways Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 cup 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	119.43 Kcal (500 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.95g	11%
Cholesterol	18.32mg	6%
Sodium	1.77mg	0%
Potassium	9.43mg	0%
Total Carbs	13.91g	5%
Sugars	7.85g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	1%
Protein	0.64g	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	4.1mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	416.03 Kcal (1742 kJ)
Calories from fat	217.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.2g	11%
Cholesterol	63.83mg	6%
Sodium	6.16mg	0%
Potassium	32.86mg	0%
Total Carbs	48.47g	5%
Sugars	27.35g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	1%
Protein	2.22g	1%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	0%
Calcium	14.3mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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