Peppermint Gizz Shortbread Cookies

• 1 cup butter, no substitutes softened
• 14 cup granulated sugar
• 14 cup of crushed peppermint candy
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 14 teaspoon cornstarch
• parchment paper
• 1 cup pf confectioners' sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk
• 18 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• 12 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons of crushed peppermint candies

1. Mix butter, sugar, crushed candies and vanilla extract thoroughly using an electric mixer.
2. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.
3. Form into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheets.
4. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten with fingertips or a flat-bottomed drinking glass (dipped in confectioners sugar to prevent sticking).
5. Bake in a preheated 300F oven for 25-30 minutes,or until bottoms begin to brown.
6. Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla, and peppermint extract; mix until frosting is smooth.
7. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. When the cookies have finished cooling, drizzle with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candies.
9. ENJOY!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peppermint-gizz-shortbread-cookies-350236 (may not work)