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Peppermint Snowball Cookies

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A delightful twist on classic snowball cookies infused with refreshing peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.

  • Author: recipesinc
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ยฝ cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: crushed candy canes for extra holiday flair

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and ยฝ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the peppermint extract until evenly combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  7. Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For a festive touch, sprinkle with crushed candy canes if desired.

Notes

Store cookies at room temperature for up to a week in an airtight container.

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