Peppermint Meltaways Recipe
Want a cookie that melts instantly? Try this Peppermint Meltaways Recipe today! These festive treats are perfect for holidays.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cookie sheet
- Electric mixer
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Small bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- Extra powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F first.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- This prevents cookies from sticking badly.
- Beat butter until it's light and fluffy.
- Add half cup powdered sugar gradually.
- Mix in peppermint extract until well combined.
- Combine flour and salt in another bowl.
- Slowly add to butter mixture while mixing.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies gently.
- Roll dough into small one-inch balls.
- Place them on prepared cookie sheets.
- Leave two inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Edges should not turn brown at all.
- Cookies should look pale and delicate.
- Let cookies cool for five minutes only.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar carefully.
- Cool completely, then roll again for coverage.
Notes
- Use real butter, never margarine substitutes.
- Softened butter mixes much better always.
- Don't overbake or they'll lose tenderness.
- The cookies should stay very light colored.
- Use quality peppermint extract for best flavor.
- Crush candies into small, uniform pieces carefully.
- Roll cookies twice in sugar for coating.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
- These cookies freeze wonderfully for later enjoyment.