Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Peppermint Meltaway Cookies, a delightful treat that melts in your mouth! Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies feature a refreshing minty flavor and a soft texture that pairs beautifully with warm beverages. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are ideal for sharing at Christmas parties or gifting to loved ones. With a unique blend of buttery goodness and peppermint essence, these cookies are sure to be the star of your dessert table.
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 (softened)
- 2 Tbsp half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup finely crushed peppermint bits
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a stand mixer until combined.
- Mix in peppermint extract, then slowly add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for about one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape dough into balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 13 minutes until lightly golden; cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, cream together salted butter, half-and-half, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint bits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg