Peppermint Meltaway Cookies: Indulge in Irresistibly Melting Holiday Treats
Discover the Secret to Irresistibly Melting Holiday Delights!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Mix in the peppermint and vanilla extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For additional flavor, drizzle melted chocolate on top of the cookies.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of peppermint extract according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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