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.
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
MELTING MOMENTS COOKIES
- ¾ cup butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup icing / powdered sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup corn starch
- 1 pinch salt ( if you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt)
PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ¼ cup cream whole / whipping / heavy
- 2 cups icing / powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2-3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy cane
Instructions
MELTING MOMENT COOKIES
- In a large bowl cream butter and peppermint extract until fluffy. Sift the dry ingredients (remaining 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 1½ 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 BUTTERCREAM 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).
Notes
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.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