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Peppermint Snowball Cookies Recipe

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These Peppermint Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery treats flavored with vanilla and refreshing peppermint extract, rolled in powdered sugar for a festive finish. Featuring a soft center and lightly golden edges, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and winter celebrations.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which creates a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Flavors: Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until the mixture is well combined and aromatic throughout.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour and optional chopped nuts to evenly distribute the nuts.
  5. Mix Dough: Gradually add the flour and nut mixture into the butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for slight spreading.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft for a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  8. Cool and Coat: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before rolling them in additional powdered sugar to give them that classic snowball appearance.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit the chopped nuts and increase flour by ¼ cup to adjust texture.
  • Use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming and cookie texture.
  • For extra peppermint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the powdered sugar coating.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before rolling can help maintain shape during baking.

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