Peppermint Meltaways

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 12 cup confectioners' sugar
• 12 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 14 cups all-purpose flour
• 12 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 12 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 14 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 12 cup hard peppermint candy, crushed

1. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in extract.
3. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Shape into 1-inch balls.
5. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
7. Remove to wire racks to cool.
8. In a small mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy.
9. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and food coloring if desired; beet until smooth.
10. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies.
11. Store in an airtight container.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peppermint-meltaways-495795 (may not work)