Peppermint Stars

• 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

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 325u0b0 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.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peppermint-stars/ (may not work)