Description
Peppermint meltaway cookies are soft, minty treats that melt in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add the salt and peppermint extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Dust cooled cookies with extra powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies light and tender.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste.
- Crushed candy canes work well for decoration and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peppermint meltaway cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe