Description
Irresistible Peppermint Meltaways are a delightful festive treat that combines the refreshing flavor of peppermint with a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil together until smooth.
- Dip the cooled cookies into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-dipped cookies back on the parchment paper and let them set until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 teaspoon.
- Store the meltaways in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- These cookies can be decorated with crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg