Peppermint Meltaways

5 from 1 vote

These peppermint meltaway cookies literally melt in your mouth with each bite. The combination of butter, powdered sugar, and cornstarch creates a fluffy and delicious cookie that everyone will LOVE!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: meltaway recipes, peppermint meltaways

Servings: Meltaways

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Peppermint Meltaways

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
candy canes for garnish, crushed

Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 package cream cheese 8 oz.
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine flour and cornstarch, then set aside.
In another small mixing bowl cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Add peppermint extract. Slowly add the flour and cornstarch mixture to the butter and powdered sugar mixture. Combine well and refrigerate for an hour.
After the dough has chilled preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll the dough into 1 to 1-1/2-inch-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges start to lightly turn brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Frosting

To make the peppermint cream cheese frosting, cream together cream cheese and butter.
Add peppermint extract and slowly add the sifted powdered sugar.
Frost the cookies with the frosting and garnish with crushed peppermint candy canes.

Video

Notes

Originally posted on December 08, 2013

Updated December 11, 2022

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