Create the cutest Christmas-themed treats this holiday season with this recipe for Peppermint Snowball Cookies. Not only are they adorable, but they’re also super flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar sifted, plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup peppermint candies finely crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Crush peppermint by using a resealable bag and rolling pin or the flat end of meat mallet.
- In a large bowl or bowl or electric mixer, beat together butter and ⅔ cup powdered sugar until well combined. Add both extracts and salt.
- Gradually add flour, beating until well combined. Add crushed peppermint candy and blend well.
- Divide the dough using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before transferring cookies to cool completely.
- Roll in additional powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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