Description
Delight in the festive flavors of Peppermint Meltaway Cookies, a sweet treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. These cookies are soft and tender, infused with refreshing peppermint essence that melts in your mouth. Topped with creamy frosting and crushed peppermint bits, they not only taste delightful but also look stunning on any dessert table. Easy to make and versatile enough for various occasions, these cookies will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re gifting them in decorative boxes or serving them at parties, Peppermint Meltaway Cookies are sure to become a favorite seasonal staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 Tbsp salted butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp half and half
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup finely crushed peppermint bits or candy canes
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a mixing bowl; set aside.
- In an electric stand mixer, cream softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in peppermint extract; gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour; preheat oven to 350°F during the last 15 minutes of chilling.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until set and lightly golden on the bottoms; cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, cream together salted butter, half-and-half, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg