Peppermint Meltaway Icebox Cookies
Serves: Makes 2-3 dozen cookies, depending on how thinly they are sliced
 
Ingredients
  • 14 T. Butter, softened
  • ½ C. Powdered Sugar
  • 1½ C. All-purpose Flour
  • ½ C. Cornstarch
  • ½ t. Vanilla
  • 4 Drops Peppermint Oil(use a grade suitable for consumption)
  • Red Food Color
  • Red Sugar Crystal Sprinkles
Instructions
  1. Place the butter and powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the vanilla and peppermint oil and mix in.
  3. Mix the flour and cornstarch together in a separate bowl and add to the butter mixture. Mix together on low speed until just combined.
  4. Set aside half of the cookie dough.
  5. Add 2-3 drops red food color to the remaining dough and mix together until slightly distributed through the dough. Add the uncolored dough back to red dough and lightly toss together.
  6. Press the dough together to form one big ball and roll into a log about 2" thick.
  7. Roll the log of dough in red sugar sprinkle until fully coated.
  8. Wrap the log of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  9. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat.
  10. Remove the dough log from the fridge and slice into rounds about ¼-1/3" thick.
  11. Place on cookie sheet about 1½" apart and back in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
  12. Bake for less time if you want a softer cookie, more time if you want a crisp, shortbread like texture.
  13. Remove from oven and move to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by The Kitchen McCabe at https://www.thekitchenmccabe.com/2014/12/08/peppermint-meltaway-icebox-cookies/