Peppermint Snowballs

Transform your holiday baking with these heavenly Peppermint Snowballs, the perfect festive treat that combines buttery melt-in-your-mouth goodness with a refreshing burst of peppermint. These delicate cookies are made with a tender dough enriched by powdered sugar, vanilla, and a hint of peppermint extract, then studded with crushed peppermint candies for a delightful crunch in every bite. Rolled generously in fluffy powdered sugar, they resemble snowballs, making them an irresistible addition to your winter dessert table. Ready in under 35 minutes and yielding two dozen cookies, this easy recipe is perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or cozy nights by the fire. Treat your taste buds to the ultimate holiday indulgence with these enchanting peppermint cookies!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies
• 1 cup extra powdered sugar for coating

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and 0.75 cup of powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. The dough will be soft but not sticky.

Step 6

Fold in the crushed peppermint candies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The cookies should not brown on top.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the cookies are fully cooled, roll them generously in the extra powdered sugar until they are completely coated.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(710.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3078.0

Total Fat 98.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 614.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 532.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 325.9g
Protein 25.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 59.7mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 295.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.4%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 68.3%