Holiday Melting Moment Cookies

Ingredients

·         1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)

·         1 egg yolk

·         1 cup plus 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

·         1/2 cup cornstarch

·         1/2 cup powdered sugar

·         2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

·         1/8 teaspoon salt

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·         Vanilla Frosting

·         1 cup powdered sugar

·         1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons milk

·         1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (peppermint extract is also a great substitute!)

·         2 candy canes, crushed

Instructions

In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and egg yolk with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, cornstarch, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, the cocoa and salt. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.

Heat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls about 2 inches apart.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

For Frosting:

In small bowl, mix all frosting ingredients except candy canes with spoon until smooth and spreadable. Frost cookies; sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

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