Description
Festive Peppermint Snowball Cookies blend buttery texture with the crunch of crushed candy canes, creating a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar (plus more for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- â…› teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup crushed candy canes (finely crushed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy.
- Add ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Gradually beat in flour and salt on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Carefully fold in crushed candy canes.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in confectioners’ sugar.
- Once cooled completely on a wire rack, roll them in sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
Consider using vegan butter for a dairy-free option or almond flour for a gluten-free variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, peppermint, holiday treats, festive baking