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Peppermint Meltaways

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 Meltaways
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine flour and cornstarch, then set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges start to lightly turn brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Frosting
  1. To make the peppermint cream cheese frosting, cream together cream cheese and butter.
  2. Add peppermint extract and slowly add the sifted powdered sugar.
  3. 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

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

% 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.