Description
Delicious peppermint-flavored snowball cookies, perfect for the holidays.
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 candies
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts; mix well.
- Gradually blend in flour and salt.
- Stir in crushed peppermint candies.
- Shape dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Can substitute crushed candy canes for a stronger peppermint flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint snowball cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies