Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cookies; 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup peppermint candy, crushed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; frosting; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed

Servings: persons

cookies
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup peppermint candy, crushed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F
2
Cream butter, sugar, crushed candy, and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.
3
Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten, either using fingers or a flat-bottomed drinking glass that has been dipped in sugar to prevent sticking.
4
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.
5
Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
6
For frosting: combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until frosting is smooth. Drizzle cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cookies, 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup peppermint candy, crushed, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies

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