Description
Indulge in the festive cheer with Peppermint Meltaway Cookies! These light and airy cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture complemented by a refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, they are a delightful treat that will impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Enjoy them as gifts or at your dessert table, and watch how quickly they disappear!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 Tbsp salted butter (for frosting)
- 2 Tbsp half and half
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup finely crushed peppermint bits
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Mix in peppermint extract, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and shape chilled dough into balls on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 13 minutes until lightly golden, then cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, cream softened butter, half and half, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint bits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg