Description
Peppermint snowball cookies are delicious, festive treats that melt in your mouth. They are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add more crushed candies.
- Can substitute butter with margarine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint snowball cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats