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Peppermint Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully festive Peppermint Snowball Cookies combine a buttery, tender dough with refreshing peppermint flavor and a charming rosy tint. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are coated generously in confectioners’ sugar for a snowy finish, perfect for holiday celebrations or anytime you want a sweet, minty treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2/3 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
  • Red or pink food dye, as desired

Coating

  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and 2/3 cup confectioners sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring the sugar is well incorporated into the butter.
  2. Mix Dough Ingredients: Add the flour, kosher salt, and peppermint extract to the creamed mixture. Beat just until combined to form a soft dough. Add red or pink food dye a few drops at a time until the dough reaches the desired color.
  3. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the dough to firm up, making it easier to handle.
  4. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  5. Shape Cookies: Scoop approximately 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into uniform balls. Place the dough balls spaced evenly on the prepared cookie sheet.
  6. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly browned, indicating they are cooked through but maintaining a tender texture.
  7. Cool Slightly: Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 to 10 minutes so they firm up slightly but are still warm for coating.
  8. Coat Cookies: Pour 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar into a large Ziploc bag. Add a few warm cookies at a time, seal the bag, and shake gently to coat them thoroughly with sugar. Return the coated cookies to the cookie sheet.
  9. Repeat Coating: Repeat the coating process with the remaining cookies. Once all are coated, let them cool completely.
  10. Final Dusting and Serve: When the cookies are fully cooled, dust them lightly with additional confectioners sugar for a beautiful snowy finish. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Be sure to chill the dough well for easier shaping and better texture.
  • Use pure peppermint extract for an authentic mint flavor—avoid artificial peppermint for best taste.
  • Vary the amount of food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of pink or red.
  • Coating cookies while warm helps the sugar stick better.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.

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