Peppermint Shortbread Cookies with Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting {desserts}

These add a delicious flavor to shortbread cookies and the eggnog frosting tops it off!  These make the perfect peppermint treats.  They are great for parties, desserts, or gifts this holiday season.   

Ingredients

1

cup butter, softened (do not use margarine)

1/2

cup powdered sugar

2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1

teaspoon peppermint extract

3

tablespoons finely crushed hard peppermint candies (about 6 candies)

• 1In large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. On low speed, beat in flour and peppermint extract.
• 2On ungreased cookie sheet, pat dough into 6-inch square, about 3/4 inch thick. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
• 3Heat oven to 325°F. On cookie sheet, lay out cookie shapes in rows 1/4 inch apart.
• 4Bake 28 to 35 minutes or until set and edges are just starting to turn golden.
• 5Remove cookies from cookie sheet. Cool.  Frost with icing then sprinkle candy on top.  

Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz. Cream Cheese
1 Cup light butter
2 Cups powdered sugar 
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
1 Teaspoon nutmeg
1 Teaspoon maple extract

Beat all ingredients together until smooth.  Refrigerate until ready to use. 

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