Peppermint Meltaway Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ call-purpose flour)
(scoop and level
- ½ ccornstarch)
(scoop and level
- ¼ tspsalt
- 1 cunsalted butter
softened
- ½ cpowdered sugar
- ½ tsppeppermint extract
- 2 tbspsalted butter
softened
- 2 tbsphalf and half
- ¼ tsppeppermint extract
- 1 ½ cpowdered sugar
- ¼ cfinely crushed peppermint bits or candy canes
Directions
- 1
In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch and salt, set aside.
- 2
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer cream fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter and powdered sugar until combined.
- 3
Mix in peppermint extract then with mixer set on low speed slowly add in flour mixture and mix just until combined.
- 4
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill until nearly firm, about 1 hour, while preheating oven to 350 degrees during last 15 minutes of chilling.
- 5
Scoop dough out 1 even tablespoon at a time, shape into a ball then transfer to an ungreased 18 by 13-inch baking sheet, spacing cookies 2-inches apart (keep dough that's wont be baking chilled).
- 6
Bake in preheated oven until cookies are set and bottoms are lightly golden brown, about 10 - 13 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet at least 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer cream together butter, half and half, peppermint extract and powdered sugar until light and fluffy*.
- 8
Working with one cookie at a time spread frosting over cookie and immediately after frosting each cookie add crushed peppermint bits before frosting starts to set, repeat process with all cookies.
- 9
Store cookies an in airtight container at room temperature.
Peppermint Meltaway Cookies
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About this Recipe
Craving a truly special holiday treat that literally melts in your mouth? These Peppermint Meltaway Cookies are a delicious and sweet sensation, perfect for sharing the festive spirit. Forget dry, crumbly cookies; this recipe delivers a delicate, buttery texture with a refreshing peppermint kick that will become a holiday favorite.
What makes these cookies so exceptional is the smart inclusion of cornstarch in the dough, alongside all-purpose flour. This unique combination is the secret to their signature melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, ensuring each bite dissolves beautifully on your tongue. Paired with a double dose of peppermint—both in the cookie and the luscious frosting—you get a balanced, cool, and undeniably festive flavor.
Prepare for a truly delightful experience. Each Peppermint Meltaway Cookie offers a delicate, almost ethereal texture that gives way to a sweet, buttery base. The creamy frosting provides a smooth counterpoint, intensifying the bright, cool flavor of peppermint, all crowned with the delightful crunch of crushed candy canes. This dessert is designed to evoke nostalgic holiday cheer, making it an ideal candidate for cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or simply a cozy evening indulgence. It's a straightforward baking project, leading to impressive results that taste as good as they look.
While this recipe is perfected for its unique melt-in-your-mouth quality, you can choose between finely crushed peppermint bits or candy canes for the topping to achieve your desired visual and textural crunch. Ensuring these are finely crushed helps them adhere beautifully to the creamy frosting, providing that essential pop of color and flavor that completes the cookie. The balance of peppermint extract in both the cookie and the frosting is key to achieving its signature festive taste.
These sweet peppermint cookies are the quintessential dessert for the holiday season. They make a wonderful addition to any dessert platter, delightful gifts for friends and family, or a festive treat to enjoy with a warm cup of cocoa.