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Peppermint Meltaways

Yield:
4 dozen
cookies

Prep Time:
45 minutes 		Chill Time:
30-60 minutes 		Bake Time:
12 minutes per pan
Cookie Ingredients:
1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1-1/4 cups King Arthur® All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Argo® Corn Starch
 
Glaze Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 to 2 tablespoons

milk
2 to 3 drops red food color, if desired
candy canes or hard peppermint candy, crushed
  Reynolds® Parchment Paper

COMBINE butter, powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and cornstarch. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (30 to 60 minutes).

SHAPE rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets lined with Reynolds Parchment Paper.

BAKE in a preheated 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.

DRIZZLE glaze over cooled cookies. To make glaze, combine powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Stir in food color, if desired. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.
 
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