Minty Snowball Cookies
Minty Snowball Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cookie, perfect for any occasion. With their buttery texture and refreshing hint of peppermint, these cookies create a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- A few drops of green food coloring (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For coating: 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and powdered sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in peppermint extract and optional green food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt before gradually adding it to the butter mixture until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, rolling them into balls and placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- While still warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar and cool completely on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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