Peppermint Snowball Cookies
Peppermint Snowball Cookies are a festive delight that brings the joy of winter into your kitchen. These soft, buttery cookies melt in your mouth, infused with refreshing peppermint flavor and coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, they evoke cherished memories while providing a delicious treat for friends and family. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite.
- 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 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla and peppermint extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and chopped nuts (if using). Gradually add to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg