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.
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.