Peppermint Crescents

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
2. 2
   Add 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp extract and salt; beat well.
3. 3
   Gradually add flour, beating until blended.
4. 4
   Divide dough into 3 portions; divde each portion into 12 pieces.
5. 5
   Roll each piece into a 2 inch log and curve the ends to form a crescent shape.
6. 6
   Place crescents on lightly greased baking sheets.
7. 7
   Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until they are lightly browned.
8. 8
   Cool 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Carefully roll warm cookies in sifted powdered sugar.
10. 10
    Cool completely on wire racks.
11. 11
    Stir together milk, remaining 1 cup powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract until smooth.
12. 12
    Drizzle cookies with icing and then sprinkle with crushed candies, pressing them gently into icing.
13. 13
    Store in aritight contrainers.