Peppermint Snowballs Recipe

Name: Peppermint Snowballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 ¼ cups butter (softened); 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; 3 cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup finely crushed peppermint candy; granulated sugar; 2 -3 tablespoons skim milk; 1 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

3 cups powdered sugar
1 ¼ cups butter (softened)
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
3 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely crushed peppermint candy
granulated sugar
2 -3 tablespoons skim milk
1 teaspoon baking powder

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, vanilla and egg.
3
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl until creamy (2-3 minutes).
4
Reduce speed to low.
5
Add flour, baking powder and salt.
6
Beat, scraping bowl until well blended (1-2 minutes).
7
By hand, stir in 1/2 cup candy.
8
Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar.
9
Place 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet.
10
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
11
Cool completely.
12
In a small bowl mix rest of powdered sugar and enough milk for maple syrup consistency.
13
Drizzle cooled cookies with glaze.
14
Immediately sprinkle with the remaining peppermint candies.

1262

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 ¼ cups butter (softened), 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Snowballs 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.

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