Description
Peppermint meltaways are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint. These melt-in-your-mouth candies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and peppermint extract.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until set but not browned.
- Let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
- Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meltaway
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint meltaways, chocolate candies, holiday treats