Peppermint Stars

Name: Peppermint Stars
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup peppermint candies (about 25 pieces), finely crushed; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons milk; 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract; Red or green food coloring, optional

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup peppermint candies (about 25 pieces), finely crushed
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
Red or green food coloring, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in crushed candies. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into shapes with a floured 2-1/2-in. star cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3

. Bake at 325° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4

For glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk and extract; stir until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Spread over cookies.