PEPPERMINT CANDY SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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I found this cookie recipe in my Sunday paper while I was clipping coupons. Haven't tried yet, but they look really yummy!

Provided by bricookie55

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 42 cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup peppermint candy, crushed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F
  • Cream butter, sugar, crushed candy, and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.
  • Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten, either using fingers or a flat-bottomed drinking glass that has been dipped in sugar to prevent sticking.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For frosting: combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until frosting is smooth. Drizzle cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.7, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 31.5, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4, Protein 0.7

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