Step 2

Combine butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.

Step 5

Add flour and cornstarch and reduce the speed to low.  The batter will appear very crumbly at first, but keep beating! When it forms a dough, you can stop.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate until firm.

Step 11

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 14

Using a cookie scoop, drop one inch balls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 17

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.

Step 20

Let stand one minute; remove from cookie sheets and cool completely.

Step 23

(GLAZE) Combine powdered sugar, butter, milk, and peppermint extract in a small bowl.

Step 26

Stir in food color.

Step 29

Drizzle or spread over cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.