Peppermint Snowball Cookies
Delight your senses with these festive Peppermint Snowball Cookies, a holiday classic with a refreshing twist! These melt-in-your-mouth treats feature a buttery shortbread base infused with vanilla and peppermint extracts, delivering a perfect balance of flavors. Finely crushed peppermint candies add a delightful crunch to every bite, while a double coating of powdered sugar creates their signature "snowball" appearance. Quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or a cozy dessert alongside a mug of hot chocolate. If you're looking for the ultimate peppermint cookie recipe to elevate your holiday baking, this is it!
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Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams finely crushed peppermint candies
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams extra powdered sugar (for coating)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, salt, and finely crushed peppermint candies to the butter mixture. Mix just until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing.
Step 5
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.
Step 7
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Once the cookies are completely cool, roll them in the extra powdered sugar until fully coated. If desired, roll them a second time for a snowy, festive look.
Step 9
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy your minty, melt-in-your-mouth Peppermint Snowball Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (703.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3437.7 |
| Total Fat 196.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 113.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 500.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 633.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 415.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 228.9g | |
| Protein 26.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 83.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 318.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories