Peppermint Snowball Cookies Recipe

Name: Peppermint Snowball Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup ground nuts, optional; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon milk; 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies; 1 drop red food coloring, optional; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup ground nuts, optional
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon milk
3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
1 drop red food coloring, optional
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in nuts if desired. Knead dough until smooth. If dough is too soft to shape, refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2
In small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, milk, candy and food coloring if desired. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a deep indentation in the center of each.
3
Fill with 1/4 teaspoon filling. Cover with 1/4 teaspoonfuls of dough; seal and gently reshape into balls. Combine topping ingredients; roll balls in topping.
4
Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
5
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Roll warm cookies in remaining topping; cool on wire racks.

922

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Snowball Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peppermint Snowball Cookies

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