Peppermint Snowballs Recipe

Name: Peppermint Snowballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candy or candy canes; 1 drop red food coloring; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candy or candy canes

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candy or candy canes
1 drop red food coloring
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candy or candy canes

1
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar; add vanilla. Stir in flour; knead until mixed well. Reserve 1/2 cup of dough; shape remaining dough into 1-in. balls.
2
For filling, combine cream cheese and milk in a small bowl. Stir in sugar, candy and food coloring; mix well. Make a deep well in the center of each ball; fill with 1/4 teaspoon filling. Use reserved dough to cover filling. Reshape if necessary into smooth balls.
3
Place on ungreased
4
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-14 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; roll cookies in mixture while still warm. Cool on wire racks.

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

You need 11 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 Snowballs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peppermint Snowballs

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