Peppermint Meltaways

These awesome peppermint cookies literally melt in your mouth. They are quite easy to make as well and with only 7 ingredients they are super simple.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 cookies

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
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  peppermint extract
• 1⁄2 cup  hard  peppermint candy, crushed

Directions

1. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. In a small mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and food coloring if desired; beet until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies. Store in an airtight container.