Peppermint Snowball Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth peppermint snowball cookies are perfect for the holidays! They're easy to make and made with seven simple ingredients.
Servings: 36 people
Calories: 99kcal
Cost: $4.16
Equipment
- baking sheets
- Measuring cups and spoons
- cookie scoop
- stand mixer
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar sifted, plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup finely crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
FOR ROLLING:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
PREP OVEN:
- Move oven rack to the middle position.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
PREP BAKING SHEETS:
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
MAKE COOKIE DOUGH:
- In a large bowl or bowl of electric mixer, beat together butter and ⅔ cup powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add both extracts and salt.
- Gradually add flour, beating until well combined.
- Add crushed peppermint candy and blend well.
BAKE COOKIES:
- Divide dough using a cookie dough scoop or a tablespoon.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown.
COOL AND FINISH:
- Let the cookie sheets cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before transferring the cookies to cool completely for 1 hour.
- Roll the cookies in powdered sugar.
Notes
- This recipe makes 36 cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg