Description
Peppermint Meltaway Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines buttery softness with a refreshing minty flavor. These cookies melt in your mouth, making them the perfect addition to festive gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. Easy to prepare, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy these cookies warm with a cup of cocoa or gift them to loved ones for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- Optional: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch; gradually add to the creamed mixture on low speed.
- Mix in peppermint extract and milk; fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden at the edges; cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: less than 1g
- Protein: less than 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg