Peppermint Meltaways

• 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Argo Cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 to 3 drops red food color, if desired
• Candy canes or hard peppermint candy, crushed

1. Combine butter, powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract in large bowl.
2. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. Add flour and cornstarch; beat at low speed until well mixed.
4. Cover; refrigerate until firm (30 to 60 minutes).
5. Heat oven to 350F.
6. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.
7. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
9. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
10. Cool completely.
11. Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl.
12. Stir in food color, if desired.
13. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
14. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.

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Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/2720/peppermint-meltaways (may not work)