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Peppermint Snowball Cookies

Snowball cookies are a Christmas classic, and this recipe takes them up a notch with the addition of peppermint. They're perfect for your next Christmas party! These cookies have a delicious mint flavor that puts you in the holiday spirit.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword Holiday
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 92kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar divided
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ cup peppermint finely chopped, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • Stir together the flour and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter, avocado oil, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and ¾ cups powdered sugar for 3 minutes over medium speed.
  • Add the egg yolk and beat until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture, a little bit at a time, over low until combined.
  • Stir in ¼ cup of the peppermint.
  • Using a tablespoon measure, shape the dough into 32 balls.
  • Arrange the balls on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 12 to 18 minutes.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Place the remaining ¼ cup powdered sugar and peppermint in a bowl.
  • Roll the cookies in the sugar mixture to coat.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg