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Peppermint Meltaway Cookies

Buttery peppermint cookies bake until pale, cool under a sweet glaze, and finish with crushed peppermint candy.

$0.16per serving $
50 minstart to table
24servings

AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp half and half
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely crushed peppermint bits or candy canes

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets.
  2. Whisk the flour, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract until smooth.
  4. Mix in the dry ingredients, chill the dough for 15 minutes, and shape 24 small balls.
  5. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, then cool them completely.
  6. Beat the salted butter, half-and-half, peppermint extract, and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar into a glaze, spread it over the cookies, and add the crushed peppermint.

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