Peppermint Meltaways

Cookie Ingredients                                                   Glaze Ingredients
1 c. butter, softened                                                  1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. powdered sugar                                              2 Tbsp butter, softened
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract                                        1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1 1/4 c. flour                                                             1 to 2 Tbsp milk
1/2 c. corn starch                                                      2 to 3 drops red food color, if desired
                                                                                 candy canes or hard peppermint candy, crushed
Cookies:
Combine butter, powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract in large bowl.  Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.  Reduce speed to low; add flour and cornstarch.  Beat until well mixed.  Cover; refrigerate until firm (30 to 60 minutes)

Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1 inch balls.  Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet and cool completely.

Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.  To make glaze combine powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract and enough milk for desired consistency in a small bowl.  Stir in food color, if desired.

Sprinkle with crushed candy.