Peppermint Meltaways

This one is my cousin Beth's favorite. I think she just likes eating the candy off of the top!

ingredients

• Cookie Ingredients:
  
  1/2 cup powdered sugar
  1 cup butter, softened
  1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  1/2 cup cornstarch
  
  Glaze Ingredients:
  
  1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  2 tablespoons butter, softened
  1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  2 to 3 drops red food color, if desired
  Hard peppermint candy or candy canes, crushed
  

directions

Combine sugar, butter and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and cornstarch. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (30 to 60 minutes).

Heat oven to 350?F. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.

Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Stir in food color, if desired. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.