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Peppermint Melting Moments

Last Updated November 29, 2020. Published December 3, 2018 By Rosemary 12 Comments

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These Peppermint Melting Moments are a perfect addition to your Christmas Cookie Baking List. Fast and easy with a delicate taste of peppermint. Add a creamy frosting, delicious!

peppermint melting moments on a white dishPeppermint Melting Moments

I have no idea where the time goes and I still can’t believe it’s December and it’s time to start Christmas Cookie baking.

My mother always started a few weeks before Christmas and Froze her Cookies. Trust me they are just as good as fresh baked. Maybe better?

peppermint melting moments how to make making the dough and ready to bake

This month for my Little Get Together with my three Blogger Friends, we decided to share Recipes with Peppermint, and it’s not Christmas without Peppermint!

What are Melting Moment Cookies?

These simple shortbread type cookies, truly melt in your mouth. Made with flour, corn starch, icing sugar and butter, sometimes vanilla but in this case Peppermint extract.

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Most times Melting Moments or also known as Meltaways are frosted with a creamy buttercream topping.

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How to make Melting Moment Cookies

  • In a large bowl cream butter and peppermint extract until fluffy.
  • Sift the dry ingredients corn starch, icing sugar and flour directly into the creamed butter and mix until combined, lightly knead to form a dough.
  • Refrigerate the dough for an hour.
  • Then shape into golf ball size balls, place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Flatten slightly and gently with either a fork or a flat bottomed glass (dip in flour first so the dough doesn’t stick).
  • Refrigerate about 15 minutes.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let cool completely before frosting.

Meltaway Cookies

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How to Store and Freeze Melting Moment Cookies

Melting Moment Cookies should be stored at room temperature in a single layer in an airtight container. They will last up to 7 days.

These cookies can either be frozen unbaked or baked. Freeze unbaked cookie balls on a cookie sheet (make sure they aren’t touching), once frozen transfer to an airtight container or freezer bags.

Baked cookies should be frozen in single layers divided by parchment paper. Freeze in an airtight container or freezer bags.

These cookies will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

I would recommend freezing these cookies without the frosting. Frost and decorate cookies when thawed.

Thaw unbaked cookies at room temperature, then flatten and bake.

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More Christmas Cookies to Make

Italian Almond Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Canestrelli Italian Cookies

Easy Chocolate Chip Whipped Shortbread

Almond Crescent Cookies

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

So if you have started baking or looking for something to add to your list, I hope you give these Peppermint Melting Moments a try! Enjoy and Happy Baking!

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Peppermint Melting Moments Christmas Cookies

These Peppermint Melting Moments are a perfect addition to your Christmas Cookie Baking List.  Fast and easy with a delicate taste of peppermint.  
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Course Christmas Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 22 cookies
Calories 168kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

MELTING MOMENTS COOKIES

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 1/2 cup icing / powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

PEPPERMINT FROSTING

  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup cream whole / whipping / heavy
  • 2 cups icing / powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy cane
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Instructions

MELTING MOMENT COOKIES

  • In a large bowl cream butter and peppermint extract until fluffy. Sift dry ingredients directly into bowl and mix until combined.
  • Move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead together, form into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate one hour.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove dough from the fridge and roll into golf ball size balls, place on prepared cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. Lightly flatten with a fork or a flat bottomed glass,(dip in flour first so the dough doesn't stick). Refrigerate for 15 minutes then bake for approximately 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden (do not over bake).
  • Let cool completely before frosting and sprinkling with crushed peppermint candies. Enjoy!

PEPPERMINT FROSTING

  • Beat butter, cream, icing sugar and peppermint extract until creamy. (if too thick add a little cream at a time, if too thin add more icing sugar).

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Shanna says

      December 22, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      Is the whole/whipping cream in the frosting heavy cream?

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 22, 2021 at 9:18 pm

        Hi Shanna, yes it is the same, so many different names for so many products. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Alicia J Hoffman says

      December 20, 2021 at 3:14 am

      5 stars
      These beauties are now an addition to my annual Christmas cookie baking list! Though I doubled the recipe, I followed it as written and the cookies came out of the oven perfect! The peppermint flavor is not overpowering and the cookie is just as the title suggests…a delicate and delicious melting moment! Thank you for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 20, 2021 at 6:28 pm

        Thanks so much Alicia, so glad you like the recipe. Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    3. Amy massimo says

      November 15, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      I’m not a fan of frosting, what about putting the crushed candy in the dough? Maybe a drop or two of red food coloring?

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        November 15, 2020 at 8:41 pm

        Hi Amy, sure you could add the chopped peppermint at the end when the dough is almost combined and gently knead it in, or maybe better sprinkle it on top before baking. Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    4. Satrina says

      December 8, 2018 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      These look so good and I love that they can be frozen! You just made my yearly Christmas cookie odyssey yummier AND easier!! Grazie!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 8, 2018 at 5:13 pm

        Hi Satrina, thanks so much, I hope you enjoy them. Prego!

        Reply
    5. Lauren says

      December 4, 2018 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      Happy holidays! These look delicious!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 4, 2018 at 7:24 am

        Hi Lauren, thanks so much and Happy Holidays to you too!

        Reply
    6. Kelly M says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      These look so good! I love peppermint anything 💖

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 3, 2018 at 11:46 pm

        Hi Kelly thanks so much, I do too! 🙂

        Reply

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