Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies

• cookies
• 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup peppermint candy, crushed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• frosting
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed

1. Preheat oven to 300u0b0F
2. Cream butter, sugar, crushed candy, and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.
3. Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten, either using fingers or a flat-bottomed drinking glass that has been dipped in sugar to prevent sticking.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.
5. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. For frosting: combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until frosting is smooth. Drizzle cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peppermint-candy-shortbread-cookies-270644 (may not work)