Peppermint Meltaways

INGREDIENTS

14 tbsp

unsalted butter, (room temperature)

2 tbsp

cream cheese, (room temperature)

1/2 cup

powdered sugar

1/2 tsp

peppermint extract

1 1/2 cups

unbleached all-purpose flour

1/4 cup

cornstarch

1/4 tsp

salt

1 cup

powdered sugar, (more or less for desired consistency)

1/4 tsp

peppermint extract

1 tbsp

milk or cream

drop of red gel food color, (optional)

crushed peppermint candies for garnish (about 1 1/2 (6-inch) candy canes)