Description
A festive cookie with a minty twist, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts to the mixture.
- In another bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Form dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger mint flavor, add more peppermint extract.
- Can be frozen for up to three months.
- 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: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint snowball cookies, holiday cookies, mint cookies