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| The first batch are white on white with crushed peppermint candies |
Peppermint Meltaways
1 c butter
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c cornstarch
1/2 t peppermint extract
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
2 T butter
1/4 t peppermint extract
1 - 2 T milk
peppermint candies or candy canes, crushed
Combine butter and powdered sugar in a bowl and beat smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients, beat well. You can either divide the dough into fourths and roll each into a log about 1 inch in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap and chill, or place all the dough to chill for about 30 - 60 minutes. If you chose to roll the dough into logs, slice each log into rounds, about 1/8" thick. If you chose to chill the dough whole, shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 approximately 12-14 minutes. Remove to cool completely. Make glaze by combining the ingredients except the candy. Use only enough milk to make it spreading consistency. While wet, sprinkle with crushed candies. Let harden.
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| The second batch were tinted red with white glaze and peppermint candies |
