Description
These peppermint snowball cookies are soft, buttery, and melt in your mouth with a hint of peppermint flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add more peppermint extract.
- These cookies freeze well for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint snowball cookies, holiday cookies, dessert recipes