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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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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. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract |
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup cornstarch |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons milk |
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract |
1/2 cup hard peppermint candy, crushed |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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