Frosted Butter Meltaways

• Vegetarian

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups Confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 drop Liquid red food coloring
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 (3-ounce package Cream cheese

Found on pauladeenmagazine.com

Description

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

Directions

• 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.