Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    cookies
    1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
    1/4 cup granulated sugar
    1/4 cup peppermint candy, crushed
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/4 cup cornstarch
    frosting
    1 cup powdered sugar
    1 -2 tablespoon milk
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 300\u00b0F
    Cream butter, sugar, crushed candy, and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.
    Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten, either using fingers or a flat-bottomed drinking glass that has been dipped in sugar to prevent sticking.
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.
    Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
    For frosting: combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until frosting is smooth. Drizzle cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy.

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