Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Name: Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients: cookies; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; frosting; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
frosting
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Directions

1

Mix butter, sugar, crushed candy and vanilla -- gradually blending in flour and corn starch.
2

Form 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten.
3

Bake in 300°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until bottoms start to brown.
4

Cool and remove to a wire rack.
5

Combine confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until frosting is smooth. Drizzle on cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy.