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Peppermint Meltaways

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IngridientsCookie 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.


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