Delightful Peppermint Snowball Cookies to Brighten Your Holidays!
Delightful Peppermint Snowball Cookies are a festive treat that combines the refreshing flavor of peppermint with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg