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Peppermint Snowball Cookies Recipe

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These Peppermint Snowball Cookies are a festive and delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season. Soft, buttery cookies infused with pure peppermint extract and lightly tinted with red or pink food dye give them a charming appearance. After baking, the cookies are generously coated in confectioners sugar, creating a snowy, sweet finish that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2/3 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
  • Red or pink food dye, as desired

Coating

  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and 2/3 cup confectioners sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Flavor: Add the flour, kosher salt, and peppermint extract to the creamed butter mixture. Beat just until combined to avoid overmixing. Add red or pink food dye as desired to achieve the preferred color for the dough.
  3. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up the dough, which makes it easier to shape.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  5. Shape and Bake Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into uniform balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart. Bake for 8 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
  6. Cool Slightly: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes to set before handling.
  7. Sugar Coat the Cookies: Place 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar into a large Ziploc bag. Add a few warm cookies at a time, seal the bag, and gently shake until they’re fully coated. Place the coated cookies back on the baking sheet and repeat with the rest of the cookies.
  8. Final Dusting and Serve: Repeat the coating process once more to ensure an even sugar crust. Let the cookies cool completely, then dust with an additional light sprinkle of confectioners sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use salted butter at room temperature to ensure creaminess and easy mixing.
  • Adjust peppermint extract to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder mint flavor.
  • If you do not have red or pink food dye, the cookies are delicious with natural dough color as well.
  • Ensure the cookies cool completely before the final dusting to prevent the sugar from melting.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.

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