Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup flour
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • red food coloring ((optional))
  • ¼ cup finely crushed candy canes

Instruction

  • Mix together butter and powdered sugar til smooth. Add flour, corn starch and vanilla and mix again until dough comes together. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Gently press each dough ball with the heel of your hand to flatten slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, allow to cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • Make the frosting by creaming together cream cheese, and butter. Mix in powdered sugar and peppermint extract. If desired, mix in a drop or two or red food coloring. Spread over cooled cookies and top with crushed candy canes.