Subj : Top 10 Winter Cookies 08
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Jan 13 2024 15:53:00

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      Title: Peppermint Meltaways
 Categories: Cookies, Snacks, Candy
      Yield: 30 servings
 
      1 c  Butter; softened
    1/2 c  Confectioners sugar
    1/2 ts Peppermint extract
  1 1/4 c  A-P flour
    1/2 c  Cornstarch

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      2 tb Butter; softened
      2 tb 2% milk
    1/4 ts Peppermint extract
      2    (to 3) drops red food
           - coloring; opt
  1 1/2 c  Confectioners' sugar
    1/2 c  Crushed peppermint candies
 
  In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar
  until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Beat in extract. In
  another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat
  into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes
  or until firm enough to handle.
  
  Set oven @ 350-|F/175-|C.
  
  Shape dough into 1" balls; place 2" apart on
  ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until
  bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks
  to cool completely.
  
  In a small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in milk,
  extract and, if desired, food coloring. Gradually beat
  in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over
  cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies. Store in an
  airtight container.
  
  Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan
  
  Makes: abour 2 1/2 dozen
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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