Peppermint Meltaways: A Festive Delight
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Peppermint Meltaways, a delightful treat that melts in your mouth! These buttery cookies are infused with refreshing peppermint flavor, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings with loved ones. Easy to make and simply irresistible, they promise to impress family and friends alike. With a light texture and beautiful presentation, these meltaway cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For frosting: 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms. Allow to cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare frosting by beating softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in confectioners' sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg