Description
These Peppermint Meltaways are creamy, festive, and perfect for holiday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add peppermint and vanilla extract.
4. Shape dough into small balls and place on parchment-lined tray.
5. Flatten slightly with a fork and bake for 10–12 minutes.
6. Cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Optional notes:
Chill dough if too soft.
Freeze baked meltaways for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Peppermint Meltaways, Holiday Cookies, Festive Dessert