Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Cookies

• 1 C butter, softened
• 1/4 C granulated sugar
• 1/4 C crushed (hard) peppermint candies
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 C all-purpose flour
• 1/4 C corn starch

Frosting

• 1 C powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp crushed (hard) peppermint Candies

Directions

• Using an electric mixer, mix butter, sugar, candies, and vanilla thoroughly. Gradually blend in flour and corn starch
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Form dough into 1 inch balls and gently press flat on paper. Bake 25-30 minutes, until bottoms beging to brown. Cool for 5 minutes.
• Combine powdered sugar through vanilla to make frosting. Mix until smooth. Drizzle on cookies and sprinkle candies on top.