Peppermint Snowball Cookies are a festive and irresistible holiday treat that melt in your mouth with each bite. These buttery, crumbly cookies are infused with a refreshing hint of peppermint and coated in powdered sugar for a delicate, snowy appearance. The cookies are made with simple ingredients, and their light, peppermint flavor makes them perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting. With their fun, wintry look and sweet, minty taste, these Peppermint Snowball Cookies will quickly become a favorite addition to your holiday cookie tray.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts and mix until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined. Stir in the finely crushed peppermint candies.
- Form the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Coat with powdered sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar to coat. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely. Once fully cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a thick, snowy coating.
- Serve and enjoy: These Peppermint Snowball Cookies are best enjoyed with a cup of hot cocoa or as part of your holiday dessert spread.
With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and refreshing peppermint flavor, these Peppermint Snowball Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for the winter season, bringing a festive touch to your cookie jar!
