Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Peppermint Meltaway Cookies, a delightful treat that embodies the essence of the holiday season. These cookies are known for their unique melt-in-your-mouth texture, bursting with rich peppermint flavor and topped with crunchy candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful homemade gifts, they are incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Whether enjoyed alongside a warm cup of hot cocoa or elegantly presented on a dessert platter, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to spread joy this season by baking a batch of these irresistible peppermint delights!
Ingredients
- 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 bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream softened unsalted butter with powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add peppermint extract; gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough for one hour; preheat oven to 350°F during the last 15 minutes.
- Shape tablespoon-sized balls of dough on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–13 minutes until set; cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, cream together salted butter, half & half, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar until light.
- Frost cooled cookies and top with crushed peppermint bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. Use the scoop and level method for accurate flour measurement to prevent dense cookies. Chilling the dough is crucial to maintain shape while baking.