Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies

Name: Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients: cookies; 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; frosting; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

cookies
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
frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 300°F
2

Cream butter, sugar, crushed candy, and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.
3

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.
4

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.
5

Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
6

For frosting: combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until frosting is smooth. Drizzle cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy.