Peppermint Meltaways

Sorce	xyris
Ingridients	Cookie Ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened* 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch Glaze Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened* 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 to 3 drops red food color Hard peppermint candy or candy canes, crushed
Instructions	Combine sugar, butter and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and cornstarch. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (30 to 60 minutes). Heat oven to 350°F. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely. Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Stir in food color, if desired. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.