Description
These Peppermint Snowball Cookies are the perfect festive treat, bringing joy to all occasions with their delightful flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°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.
- Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually add the flour, cornstarch, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes, then roll them in the additional powdered sugar while they are still warm.
Notes
- For an extra minty flavor, feel free to add more crushed candy canes into the dough or use peppermint extract.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored for several days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg