Minty Snowball Cookies
Indulge in the festive flavors of Minty Snowball Cookies, a delightful treat that blends buttery richness with refreshing peppermint. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings with hot cocoa. Their snowy appearance, dusted with powdered sugar, makes them not only delicious but also visually appealing. Easy to prepare and fun to customize, these cookies will quickly become a go-to recipe in your baking collection. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself, Minty Snowball Cookies will bring joy to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Optional: A few drops of green food coloring
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add peppermint extract and optional green food coloring; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually incorporate into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out small balls of dough and roll them between your palms. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms but still soft on top. Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, roll each cookie in powdered sugar until fully coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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