Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

COOKIES

1 cup butter, softened

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup crush peppermint candy

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour

¼ cup cornstarch


FROSTING

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1-2 Tbsp milk

½ tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp crushed peppermint candy

 

Directions:

Mix butter, sugar, crushed candy, and vanilla thoroughly using a mixer.  Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.  Form into 1 in balls and place on baking sheets.  Gently press down each cookie to flatten using fingers or a flat-bottomed drinking glass (dipped in sugar to prevent sticking).  Bake at 300 for 25-30 minutes.  Cool completely.

Combine confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla.  Mix until frosting is smooth.  Drizzle cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy.