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Peppermint Meltaways: A Festive Delight

Peppermint Meltaways: A Festive Deligh
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Indulge in the festive spirit with Peppermint Meltaways: A Festive Delight. These enchanting cookies are a perfect blend of buttery softness and refreshing peppermint flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any celebration. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and delightful sweetness, topped off with creamy frosting and crushed peppermint candies, will make them a favorite at holiday gatherings. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or gifting these cookies in decorative boxes, their charm is sure to bring joy to all who taste them. Easy enough for beginner bakers yet impressive enough to wow guests, Peppermint Meltaways are the ultimate holiday cookie!

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 to 3 drops red food coloring (optional)
  • Crushed peppermint candies for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in peppermint extract.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture until combined.
  3. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets, spaced apart.
  5. Bake for 9-11 minutes until lightly browned on the bottoms. Cool on wire racks.
  6. For frosting, beat together softened butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and optional food coloring until smooth.
  7. Frost cooled cookies and top with crushed peppermint candies.

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