Peppermint Meltaways
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These peppermint meltaway cookies literally melt in your mouth with each bite. The combination of butter, powdered sugar, and cornstarch creates a fluffy and delicious cookie that everyone will LOVE!
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Ingredients
Peppermint Meltaways
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- candy canes for garnish, crushed
Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 package cream cheese 8 oz.
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine flour and cornstarch, then set aside.
- In another small mixing bowl cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Add peppermint extract. Slowly add the flour and cornstarch mixture to the butter and powdered sugar mixture. Combine well and refrigerate for an hour.
- After the dough has chilled preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll the dough into 1 to 1-1/2-inch-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges start to lightly turn brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Frosting
- To make the peppermint cream cheese frosting, cream together cream cheese and butter.
- Add peppermint extract and slowly add the sifted powdered sugar.
- Frost the cookies with the frosting and garnish with crushed peppermint candy canes.
Notes
- Originally posted on December 08, 2013
- Originally posted on December 08, 2013
- Updated December 11, 2022
- Updated December 11, 2022
Nutrition Information
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Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
98mg
(4%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
722IU
(14%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Meltaways
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 722IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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