Description
Enjoy these minty snowball cookies with a refreshing twist. They are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add peppermint extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cookies are set but not browned.
- Cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Cool completely and roll again in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For extra mint flavor, add a few drops of green food coloring to the dough.
- Crush peppermint candies finely for even distribution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: minty snowball cookies, holiday cookies, peppermint cookies, easy dessert