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Peppermint Meltaways

Peppermint Meltaways: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Holiday Bliss

Delightful Peppermint Meltaways that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy family evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cornstarch essential for texture
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
For the Frosting
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon milk to adjust consistency
  • 1 cup powdered sugar add more if too thin
For the Topping
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar for 3–4 minutes until fluffy. Add in ½ tsp peppermint extract.
  2. Whisk together 1 cup of flour and ½ cup of cornstarch. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Beat ¼ cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of milk and add 1 cup powdered sugar until fluffy.
  6. Spread frosting on cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading and maintain shape. Use unsalted butter for best flavor control.

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