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Soft Christmas Peppermints Recipe

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Peppermint Meltaway Cookies are delicate, buttery treats that literally melt in your mouth. Infused with refreshing peppermint flavor and topped with a creamy frosting and crushed candy, these cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting. Their tender texture comes from a careful balance of butter, powdered sugar, and cornstarch, making them both elegant and easy to bake.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (60 g) cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream 1 cup softened butter with ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  3. Mix in ½ teaspoon peppermint extract.
  4. Whisk together 1 ¼ cups flour, ½ cup cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Optionally flatten slightly.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are slightly firm but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  8. For frosting, beat 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 ½ tablespoons milk, and ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
  10. Serve immediately or store unfrosted for later.

Notes

Chill dough for 20–30 minutes before baking for less spreading.

Cookies can be frozen unbaked for up to 3 months. Frost after thawing.

Adjust peppermint extract to taste; a few extra drops intensify flavor.

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