Peppermint Gizz Shortbread Cookies

I actually made this cookie recipe for the 7th grade bake sale and decided to name it after my dog Gizzy (mostly because she keeps sneaking them).

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 42 cookies

Ingredients

• Cookies

• 1  cup butter, no substitutes softened
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  of crushed  peppermint candy
• 1  teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cornstarch
•  parchment paper

• Frosting

• 1  cup  pf confectioners' sugar
• 1 -2  tablespoon milk
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  pure  peppermint extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2  tablespoons  of crushed  peppermint candies

Directions

1. Mix butter, sugar, crushed candies and vanilla extract thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.
2. Form into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten with fingertips or a flat-bottomed drinking glass (dipped in confectioners sugar to prevent sticking).
3. Bake in a preheated 300°F oven for 25-30 minutes,or until bottoms begin to brown.
4. Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla, and peppermint extract; mix until frosting is smooth.
5. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. When the cookies have finished cooling, drizzle with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candies. ENJOY!