• Cream together butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
• Add the eggs, vanilla, and mint, and blend for 1
  minute.
• Add salt, cornstarch, baking powder, and flour. Stir until all dry ingredients are combined.
• If you wish to add crushed candy canes to the dough, add them and stir a few times to incorporate them.
• Chill the dough for 1 to 2 hours.
• Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper,
  or by spraying lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Scoop dough into balls with a cookie scoop. Place 3” apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges look lightly golden brown.
• While the cookies are baking prepare the frosting. (see below for frosting directions)
• Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before frosting!

Make Frosting:

• Cream together butter and cream cheese.
• Add peppermint extract and blend for 30 seconds.
• Begin adding the powdered sugar and mixing,
  you can start with 2 cups and add more to achieve your desired thickness.
• Frost the cookies with a generous smear of this frosting, then sprinkle on crushed candy canes.
• Refrigerate any leftovers.