Description
Peppermint meltaway cookies are delicate, buttery treats infused with peppermint flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
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
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the salt and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually sift in the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies and white chocolate chips, if using.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Drizzle melted chocolate on top for a decorative finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peppermint meltaway cookies, holiday cookies, peppermint cookies, butter cookies