Peppermint Melting Moments Christmas Cookies
User Reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Chilling Time
1 hr
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
22 cookies
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Peppermint Melting Moments Christmas Cookies
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These Peppermint Melting Moments are a perfect addition to your Christmas Cookie Baking List. Fast and easy with a delicate taste of peppermint.
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Ingredients
MELTING MOMENTS COOKIES
- ¾ cup butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup icing / powdered sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup corn starch
- 1 pinch salt ( if you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt)
PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ¼ cup cream whole / whipping / heavy
- 2 cups icing / powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2-3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy cane
Instructions
MELTING MOMENT COOKIES
- In a large bowl cream butter and peppermint extract until fluffy. Sift the dry ingredients (remaining ingredients) directly into bowl and mix until combined.
- Move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead together, form into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate one hour.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove dough from the fridge and roll into golf ball size balls, place on prepared cookie sheets about 1½ inches apart. Lightly flatten with a fork or a flat bottomed glass,(dip in flour first so the dough doesn't stick). Refrigerate for 15 minutes then bake for approximately 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden (do not over bake).
- Let cool completely before frosting and sprinkling with crushed peppermint candies. Enjoy!
PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
- Beat butter, cream, icing sugar and peppermint extract until creamy. (if too thick add a little cream at a time, if too thin add more icing sugar).
Notes
- Melting Moment Cookies should be stored at room temperature in a single layer in an airtight container. They will last up to 7 days.
- These cookies can either be frozen unbaked or baked. Freeze unbaked cookie balls on a cookie sheet (make sure they aren't touching), once frozen transfer to an airtight container or freezer bags.
- Baked cookies should be frozen in single layers divided by parchment paper. Freeze in an airtight container or freezer bags.
- These cookies will last up to 3 months in the freezer. I would recommend freezing these cookies without the frosting. Frost and decorate cookies when thawed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
75mg
(3%)
Potassium
9mg
(0%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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