Minty Melt Cookies (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 cup room temperature butter
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon mint extract
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1 1/4 cups flour
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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2 tablespoons butter for topping
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/4 teaspoon mint extract for topping
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Red coloring drops if wanted
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar for topping
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1/2 cup smashed mint candy pieces
# Preparation Steps:
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Whip butter with sugar till airy, about 3-4 minutes. Mix in the mint flavor.
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Mix flour with cornstarch, then slowly add to the butter mix while beating.
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Wrap and stick in fridge for 30 minutes till it's firm.
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Turn your oven on to 350°F.
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Roll small 1-inch balls and put them 2 inches from each other. Cook for 9-11 minutes till bottoms turn slightly brown.
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Move to cooling racks and wait till they're totally cool.
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Mix butter, milk, mint flavor and any coloring you want. Stir in sugar till it's smooth.
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Spread topping on cookies and scatter crushed mint candy on top.
# Additional Tips:
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Keep in sealed container
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The cornstarch makes your cookies super soft
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You can make the topping pink if you want