Peppermint Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Butter (Softened)
• 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
• 1 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Cup Cornstarch



Peppermint Frosting

• 2 Tablespoons Butter (Softened)
• 2 Tablespoons Milk
• 1/4 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
• 1 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Candy Canes Or Hard Peppermint Candy (Crushed)

Directions

1. In a stand mixer on medium speed, beat butter, powdered sugar and extract until creamy. In a large bowl, combine flour & cornstarch.
2. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture and beat at low speed until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate until dough is firm, at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with Silpat or parchment paper. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on prepared sheet pans at least 2 inches apart. Bake until cookie bottoms are lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to completely cool.
4. Meanwhile, in the stand mixer, beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, milk and peppermint extract and beat until creamy & smooth. Spread over cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy. Store in an airtight container.