Peppermint Meltaway Cookies
These Peppermint Meltaway Cookies are incredibly soft and melt in your mouth, with a refreshing peppermint flavor perfect for the holidays. A simple powdered sugar coating adds a touch of sweetness and elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and salt.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle the cookies with melted white chocolate after coating them in powdered sugar.
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