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Peppermint Cookies with Frosting

Delightful peppermint cookies topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 cup butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Adjust to taste.
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the frosting
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract Can be adjusted.
  • 2 to 3 drops red food coloring Optional for color.
  • Crushed peppermint candies For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation of Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in peppermint extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the creamed ingredients until combined.
  4. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  2. Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them two inches apart on ungreased sheets.
  3. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the bottoms are lightly browned.
  4. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Preparation of Frosting
  1. Beat softened butter in a small bowl until creamy.
  2. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and optional food coloring until smooth.
  3. Spread frosting over cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze without frosting for up to a month.