Peppermint Meltaways are just what the name suggests — delicious minty cookies that melt in your mouth. Sweet, lightly flavored peppermint cookies are topped with a sweet glaze and crushed peppermints. Perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
For the Cookies
1cupbutterroom temperature
½cupconfectioners' sugar
¾teaspoonpeppermint extract
1 ¼cupsall-purpose flour
½cupcornstarch
For the Glaze
1½cupsconfectioners' sugar
1 to 2Tablespoonsmilk
¼teaspoonpeppermint extract
crushed peppermintsfor topping
Instructions
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat to combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, and peppermint extract.
Slowly mix in the flour and cornstarch.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion dough into 2-teaspoon-sized balls. Roll into balls and place 1 inch apart on the lined cookie sheets.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheets and then carefully move to a wire rack to cool fully. Be careful transferring, as these cookies are delicate.
To make the glaze, whisk to combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, and peppermint extract in a medium bowl. Add a bit more milk as needed to thin the glaze to a pourable consistency. You don’t want the glaze too thin, though.
Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermints.
Notes
Store these peppermint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.
Add red food coloring to the glaze for a festive touch for the holidays.
Substitute sprinkles instead of crushed peppermint candies, if you prefer.
You can buy crushed peppermint candies in the baking aisle during the holiday season if you want to save yourself some time!