Peppermint Meltaways
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Dec 11, 2022, Updated Oct 22, 2024 |
These peppermint meltaways literally melt in your mouth with every bite. The combination of butter, powdered sugar, and cornstarch creates a fluffy and delicious cookie that is the perfect holiday treat!
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Ingredients For the Peppermint Meltaways
These easy peppermint meltaways are deliciously sweet and easy to make! You probably have most of the ingredients on hand. For exact measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.
Peppermint Cookie
- Unsalted Butter: Softened butter is best when mixing dough.
- Powdered Sugar: This adds a light and fluffy sweetness!
- Peppermint Extract: Find this in the baking aisle by the spices.
- All-purpose Flour: A very common flour for baked goods.
- Cornstarch: Adds a light and fluffy texture to the cookies.
- Candy Canes: Crushed candy canes are used for sprinkling on top because they’re so cute.
Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream Cheese: Make sure you set your cream cheese on the counter to get it to room temperature.
- Salted Butter: Salted butter is great for baking.
- Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar is a must for adding sweetness.
- Peppermint Extract: More extract flavor is delicious in the cream cheese frosting. You will LOVE it!
Recipe For Peppermint Meltaways
Grab the kids and make these fun peppermint meltaways! With a quick, easy recipe and creamy peppermint frosting, they’re perfect. Just sprinkle with crushed candy canes, and you’re all set. Can’t wait for you to try them!
Peppermint Meltaways
- Combine: In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch, then set aside.
- Cream: In another bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add: Mix in the peppermint extract because it adds great flavor.
- Combine: Slowly add the flour and cornstarch mixture to the butter and powdered sugar mixture.
- Chill: Cover the dough, then pop it in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Preheat: After the dough has chilled, then preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Shape the Dough: Roll the dough into 1 to 1 ½ inch balls, then place them 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes in the oven until the edges start to lightly turn brown. Remove from the oven, then let them cool completely.
Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat the Cream Cheese and Butter: Mix the cream cheese and butter using a hand mixer. Beat the mixture until creamy.
- Add the Extract: Add the extract and mix to combine.
- Add the Powdered Sugar: Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar, then mix until creamy and combined.
- Frost the Cooled Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, you can frost them using a fun tip. Garnish with crushed candy canes on top.
Meltaway Cookie Variations and Addins
Peppermint meltaways are just one variation of these popular meltaway cookies. It’s easy to change the flavors and frosting to fit your theme. Here are some of my favorite substitutions for these yummy cookies. You will love all of the possibilities!
- Change the Extract Flavors: The easiest way to change the flavor is to change the extract! Experiment with your favorite flavors because you really can’t go wrong. Vanilla, almond, and orange extract flavors are my favorite, but you choose yours.
- Add Zest: The zest of any citrus fruit is a great way to pack in flavor! I love adding zest in the spring and summer. Lemon, lime, and orange zest are all delicious.
- Frosting: Any flavor of frosting would be delicious on these meltaway cookies. For instance, buttercream or chocolate would be my first pick. Additionally, it’s fun to change the color of the frosting. Simply use food coloring to match the theme of your party!
- Add Nuts: Add chopped nuts to the dough or on top of the frosting. Pistachios and pecans would be yummy!
Storing Leftover Cookies
These fun, delicious peppermint meltaways are perfect for the holidays! Here’s how to keep them fresh all week—or freeze them for later.
- At Room Temperature: Place cooled meltaway cookies in an airtight container. Then, store them at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- In the Freezer: Once the cookies are baked and cooled, you can store them in the freezer. Use a piece of parchment paper between layers. This prevents the frosting from sticking to other cookies.
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Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting:
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.
Originally posted on December 08, 2013
Updated December 11, 2022
Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 722IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.