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Peppermint Melting Moments

Peppermint Melting Moments are little bites of pure peppermint-y holiday bliss!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 32 mins
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • heaping 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
frosting
  • 1 1/3 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • milk or cream to thin
garnish
  • 2 candy canes, crushed (about 1/4 cup crushed peppermint)

Instructions

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  1. Beat softened butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in the extract.
  2. Add the cornstarch and flour and mix until everything is well combined and the dough comes together without any dry crumbles. Put a layer of plastic wrap over the dough and chill for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  4. Use a small 1 inch scoop to scoop out the dough and place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. They will still look pale. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack, carefully, they are delicate!
  5. Whisk the sugar and extract with enough milk or cream to make a spreadable frosting. Keep whisking until all the sugar lumps are gone and the frosting is smooth.
  6. When the cookies are completely cool, top each with a dab of frosting and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint.

Notes

  • MAKE IT GLUTEN FREE: use a good gluten free baking mix as a substitute for the all purpose flour.
  • You could add a small drop of red food coloring to the frosting to make it pink.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 161kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 161kcal 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.