Description
Peppermint snowball cookies are soft, buttery treats with a refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
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 candy
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
- Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candy.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Adjust peppermint flavor to your liking.
- Try using different types of crushed candy for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint snowball cookies