Description

Peppermint Snowball Cookies are buttery, crumbly holiday cookies coated in powdered sugar and crushed peppermint candies. Their melt-in-the-mouth texture with a refreshing peppermint crunch makes them a festive favorite for cookie swaps, parties, and gift boxes.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

½ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Extra powdered sugar for rolling

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture until combined. Fold in nuts if using.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12–14 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Mix crushed peppermint candies with powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
Cool cookies for 2–3 minutes, then roll in peppermint-sugar mixture while still warm.
After fully cooled, roll again in the mixture for a snowy finish.

Notes

For nut-free cookies, simply omit pecans or walnuts.

Add ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract for extra flavor.

Crushed toffee or chocolate chips can be used instead of peppermint.

Cookies freeze well before or after baking for up to 2 months.

Roll cookies twice in sugar for the best snowy look and flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 65mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 20mg