Frosted Butter Meltaways
2015-04-24 03:24:30
Makes about 8 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 drop liquid red food coloring
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, flour, and cornstarch.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and flour mixture with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Divide dough into quarters, and roll each portion into a 2-inch-diameter log. Wrap each log in wax paper, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove from refrigerator, and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Cut dough logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and place on prepared pans. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla, food coloring, and remaining 1 cup confectioners’ sugar with a mixer at low speed until smooth and creamy. Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies. Store in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
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