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Delicious Peppermint Meltaway Cookies
Alyssa

Delicious Peppermint Meltaway Cookies

Delight in Delicious Peppermint Meltaway Cookies—soft, buttery, and infused with peppermint, perfect for holiday treats or gifting.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes for topping
For the buttercream frosting, you will need:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Additional crushed candy canes for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure that your cookies bake evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies soft.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. You want the centers to remain soft.
  8. Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the Buttercream: For the frosting, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fully blended.
  10. Flavor the Frosting: Add 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Beat on high until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  11. Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, use a knife or a piping bag to generously frost each cookie with the buttercream.
  12. Garnish: Finally, sprinkle the frosted cookies with crushed candy canes for a festive touch.