Iced Peppermint Melties

• Cookies
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• Glaze
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 -3 drops red food coloring (optional, but it really makes a statement)
• crushed hard peppermint candies or candy cane, for garnish

1. Cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and mint extract in a large bowl until light and fluffy using an electric mixer at medium speed.
2. Reduce speed to low; blend in the flour and cornstarch until well mixed. Cover; chill until firm (30-60) minutes.
3. Heat oven to 350*F. Shape dough into 1" balls; place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake 12-15 minytes, or until edges are lightly browned.
5. Let stand on sheets 1 minute; transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
6. Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar, butter, mint extract, and enough milk in a small bowl to achieve desired glazing consistency.
7. Stir in the food coloring, if using.
8. Drizzle in lines or swirls over the cooled cookies; immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermints.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/iced-peppermint-melties-197087 (may not work)