Description
Delight in these Peppermint Meltaway Cookies, a perfect holiday treat combining buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture with refreshing peppermint flavor. Topped with smooth white chocolate and crushed peppermint candies, these festive cookies are easy to make and ideal for Christmas celebrations or anytime you crave a sweet, minty indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture becomes light and creamy, which will give your cookies a tender texture.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Stir in the peppermint extract to infuse the dough with a refreshing mint flavor that defines these cookies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt, then gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture. Mix just until combined to form a soft dough, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly using the bottom of a glass to help them bake evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set but not browned, ensuring a meltaway texture inside.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up and retain shape.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips together with vegetable oil in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth and glossy.
- Decorate Cookies: Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the melted white chocolate and immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies for a festive and crunchy topping.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing the cookies to ensure the toppings stay intact.
Notes
- For a softer peppermint flavor, reduce peppermint extract to 1/4 teaspoon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
