Description
Delightful melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a refreshing peppermint flavor, covered in powdered sugar for a snowy appearance.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the chopped nuts and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually mix into the buttery mixture until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, roughly one inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar.
- Let rest to allow flavors to marry, then enjoy.
Notes
Use high-quality peppermint extract for the best flavor and ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, peppermint, holiday baking, dessert, snowball cookies