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Creamy Sweet Peppermint Meltaways

Creamy Sweet Peppermint Meltaways are tender, buttery cookies topped with creamy peppermint frosting and festive crushed candies, perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy winter afternoons.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Frosting

  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 –3 drops red food coloring optional
  • Crushed peppermint candies for garnish

Instructions

  • Cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until fluffy; beat in peppermint extract.
  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture to form soft dough.
  • Chill dough at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C); roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  • Bake 9–11 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden; cool on wire racks.
  • Beat butter for frosting, then mix in sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and optional coloring until smooth.
  • Spread frosting on cooled cookies and top with crushed peppermint candies; let set before serving.