Description
Delightful cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a refreshing mint flavor, perfect for the holidays and family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- Crushed Peppermint Candy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture until just combined.
- Mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; cookies will remain soft.
- Cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar and crushed peppermint candy.
- Store in an airtight container or gift to loved ones.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. You can also use gluten-free flour for those with sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint, cookies, holiday treats, baking, dessert