Peppermint Snowball Cookies
Bite into the joy of the holiday season with peppermint snowball cookies! These delightful treats feature a melt-in-your-mouth texture, a refreshing minty flavor, and a snowy powdered sugar coating that evokes the spirit of winter. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire, these cookies are quick to prepare and sure to impress your friends and family.
- 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 (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and chopped nuts (if using). Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Form small balls of dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Place them on the prepared baking sheet an inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Once cooled slightly, roll cookies in powdered sugar for that iconic snowball appearance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider replacing peppermint extract with almond extract or incorporating mini chocolate chips into the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; warm briefly in the microwave before serving.