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Peppermint Melting Moments Christmas Cookies

These Peppermint Melting Moments are a perfect addition to your Christmas Cookie Baking List.  Fast and easy with a delicate taste of peppermint.  

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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
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  1. In a large bowl cream butter and peppermint extract until fluffy. Sift the dry ingredients (remaining ingredients) directly into bowl and mix until combined.
  2. Move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead together, form into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate one hour.
  3. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  4. 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).
  5. Let cool completely before frosting and sprinkling with crushed peppermint candies. Enjoy!
PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
  1. 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

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

% 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.