Description
Peppermint Meltaway Cookies are soft, buttery cookies infused with peppermint flavor and topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the extract slightly.
- These cookies can be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Peppermint Meltaway Cookies