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Peppermint Meltaways Recipe

Peppermint meltaways cookies with white frosting and crushed candy garnish on holiday plate
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Buttery holiday cookies with melt-in-your-mouth texture and refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfect for festive gatherings and gift-giving.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (for frosting)
  • 2–3 drops red food coloring (optional)
  • Crushed peppermint candies for garnish

Instructions

  1. Using electric mixer, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar for 3-4 minutes until pale and doubled in volume. Beat in peppermint extract.
  2. In separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture until soft dough forms.
  3. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour until firm to touch.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Using damp hands, roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are just set but centers appear slightly underbaked. Transfer to wire racks immediately.
  6. Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring until smooth and spreadable.
  7. Spread frosting over completely cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Let set 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Chilling dough is essential for proper texture and shape retention. If cookies spread too much, chill dough longer.
  • Best texture within 2-3 days, acceptable up to 1 week in airtight container. Freeze unfrosted cookies up to 1 month.

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