Description
Peppermint meltaway cookies are soft, buttery cookies infused with peppermint flavor, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well for later enjoyment.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint meltaway cookies, holiday cookies, dessert recipes