Peppermint Meltaways Recipe

Name: Peppermint Meltaways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Argo Cornstarch; 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, if desired; Candy canes or hard peppermint candy, crushed

Servings: persons

1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Argo Cornstarch
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, if desired
Candy canes or hard peppermint candy, crushed

1
Combine butter, powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract in large bowl.
2
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3
Add flour and cornstarch; beat at low speed until well mixed.
4
Cover; refrigerate until firm (30 to 60 minutes).
5
Heat oven to 350F.
6
Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.
7
Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8
Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
9
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
10
Cool completely.
11
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.
12
Stir in food color, if desired.
13
Drizzle over cooled cookies.
14
Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.

902

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1/2 cup powdered 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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