Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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About this Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies Recipe

You will find that these Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies are irresistible on the holiday cookie platter or dessert tray. Youngsters, and not so youngsters, will quickly grab two or three of these delicious cookies. The only question is, will one batch be enough!? Make this Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies recipe today.

Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen cookies

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Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies Ingredients

Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookie Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • one teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup peppermint candy, crushed

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

Peppermint Candy Shortbread Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar

  • one to two tablespoons milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons peppermint candy, crushed

How to Make Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300° F.

  2. Mix together the butter, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer.

  3. Blend in the crushed peppermint candy.

  4. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch.

  5. Roll into 1″ balls, and place on a greased cookie sheet.

  6. Using a glass dipped in powdered sugar, press down on each cookie to flatten it.

  7. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the bottom begins to brown.

  8. Remove cookies from oven and allow to cool a little for 5 minutes.

  9. Mix all frosting ingredients, except peppermint candy in a mixing bowl.

  10. Drizzle the frosting over the center of each cookie.

  11. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy on top of the frosting.

  12. Allow to completely cool.

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