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Peppermint Meltaways
These peppermint meltaways are tender, buttery cookies with a light peppermint flavor, topped with creamy frosting and crushed candy canes for a festive touch. Perfect for your holiday cookie platter!
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (110 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (56 g) cornstarch
For the frosting:
- 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (220 g) confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
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Instructions
To make the cookies:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, confectioners' sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and cornstarch until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
- Using a tablespoonful of dough at a time, roll the dough into balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the pans.
- Bake one pan at a time for 10 minutes or until the bottom edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on the pans on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes, then transfer the cookies from the pans directly onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting:
- In a medium mixing bowl beat together the butter, confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract to make the frosting. The frosting should be thick but spreadable.
- Once the cookies are cooled completely, spread the frosting on each one using an offset spatula or knife. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
- For tips, step-by-step photos, and extra details, be sure to read the full post above before starting. It’s packed with helpful info to answer common questions!
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