Description
Peppermint meltaway cookies are soft, lofthouse-style treats perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add peppermint extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool, then dip in melted white chocolate.
- Sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use a double boiler to melt chocolate for even melting.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for better shaping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Peppermint Meltaway Cookies, Lofthouse Cookies, Holiday Treats