Peppermint Meltaways Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
frosting:
2 tbsp butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp 2% milk
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Directions:

In a small 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-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectionersâ sugar, milk, extract and, if desired, food coloring; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	146.01 Kcal (611 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.93g	8%
Cholesterol	13.09mg	4%
Sodium	1.24mg	0%
Potassium	2.87mg	0%
Total Carbs	24.16g	8%
Sugars	11.13g	45%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	0%
Protein	1.03g	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	2.4mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	335.33 Kcal (1404 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.31g	8%
Cholesterol	30.06mg	4%
Sodium	2.86mg	0%
Potassium	6.59mg	0%
Total Carbs	55.49g	8%
Sugars	25.56g	45%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	0%
Protein	2.38g	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	5.5mg	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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