Peppermint Meltaway Cookies
Delicate peppermint meltaway cookies that dissolve in your mouth, featuring a subtle mint flavor perfect for festive occasions or a sweet treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the salt and peppermint extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust cookies generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies before dusting with powdered sugar.
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