ICED PEPPERMINT MELTIES
My mother took a risk and tried something new. The entire family agrees it was well worth breaching! Therse are buttery shortbread cookies flavored with mint, and sport a beautiful pink drizzled icing with shards of crushed peppermints for added appeal. *Prep time includes refrigeration.*
Provided by JamesDeansGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h2m
Yield 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and mint extract in a large bowl until light and fluffy using an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Reduce speed to low; blend in the flour and cornstarch until well mixed. Cover; chill until firm (30-60) minutes.
- Heat oven to 350*F. Shape dough into 1" balls; place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 12-15 minytes, or until edges are lightly browned.
- Let stand on sheets 1 minute; transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar, butter, mint extract, and enough milk in a small bowl to achieve desired glazing consistency.
- Stir in the food coloring, if using.
- Drizzle in lines or swirls over the cooled cookies; immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermints.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 899.1, Fat 52.4, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 137.8, Sodium 372.5, Carbohydrate 104.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 59, Protein 4.8
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