Iced Peppermint Melties Recipe

Name: Iced Peppermint Melties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Cookies; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; Glaze; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 -2 tablespoon milk; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 -3 drops red food coloring (optional, but it really makes a statement); crushed hard peppermint candies or candy cane, for garnish

Servings: persons

Cookies
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
Glaze
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 -3 drops red food coloring (optional, but it really makes a statement)
crushed hard peppermint candies or candy cane, for garnish

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["Cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and mint extract in a large bowl until light and fluffy using an electric mixer at medium speed.", "Reduce speed to low; blend in the flour and cornstarch until well mixed. Cover; chill until firm (30-60) minutes.", "Heat oven to 350*F. Shape dough into 1"" balls; place 2"" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.", "Bake 12-15 minytes, or until edges are lightly browned.", "Let stand on sheets 1 minute; transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.", "Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar, butter, mint extract, and enough milk in a small bowl to achieve desired glazing consistency.", "Stir in the food coloring, if using.", "Drizzle in lines or swirls over the cooled cookies; immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermints."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, and more.

Yes, Iced Peppermint Melties falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Iced Peppermint Melties

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