Peppermint Meltaways Recipe

Name: Peppermint Meltaways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

1
In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
In a small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in milk, extract and, if desired, food coloring. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies. Store in an airtight container.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Meltaways 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.

Peppermint Meltaways

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