PINK PEPPERMINT MELT-A-WAYS

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I love these cookies! They are a pepperminty tasting cookie. I like how they look displayed in the center of the cookie platter.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
15 drops red food coloring
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar, for coating the cookies

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium size bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch, then set the bowl aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl cream together until light and fluffy, the butter and the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
  • 3. Mix in the peppermint extract.
  • 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, and mix well.
  • 5. Thoroughly mix the food coloring into the cookie dough.
  • 6. At this point, I refrigerate the cookie dough (in a bowl covered with aluminum foil), so the dough firms up enough to shape into dough balls. This may take anywhere from 1-2 hours. (I let mine set overnight in the refrigerator, and bake mine the next day when I have the time.) I then let the dough sit on the counter (in the bowl covered with foil) for about an hour, before making the cookies.
  • 7. When ready to bake the cookies, heat your oven to 350ยบ F. And in a shallow bowl, add the 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar. Set the bowl aside. (Use more powdered sugar if need be.)
  • 8. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 9. Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls. (I used a small cookie scoop which is equivalent to 1 tablespoon to make each cookie, then shape the cookie dough into 1" balls.)
  • 10. Place the dough balls 2-inches apart on the parchment lined baking sheets.
  • 11. Place baking sheets in the oven, and bake for about 13 minutes (until the bottoms of cookies are lightly brown) then remove from oven, and let cookies set 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing them to a wire rack.
  • 12. Gently roll the warm cookies in the powdered sugar, then place the powdered coated cookies back on the wire racks.
  • 13. Once the cookies have cooled slightly, gently roll them again in the powdered sugar, and place them back on the wire racks to finish cooling.
  • 14. Note: I had noticed after baking 2 sheets of cookies, the cookie dough was becoming soft, so I place the remaining cookie dough back in the refrigerator, so it could firm up a bit, then finished baking the cookies. Also, once these cookies had cooled, I then place them in a container (such as Tupperware or Rubbermaid) and in the freezer, as these cookies do keep well if stored in the freezer. I then only take out a few cookies at a time when I want to serve them.

Iliasso Mahi
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I've tried many peppermint cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of peppermint flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Justine Osas
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling the dough and cutting out the shapes. It's a great way to spend time together in the kitchen.


Fahad Saeed
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I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but these cookies are an exception. They're the perfect balance of sweet and minty. I can't stop eating them!


Auzar Abbas
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the pink color and the peppermint flavor.


Sohan Sany
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I made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so festive and delicious.


Udeh Somto
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate. I'll definitely be making these again.


meli pina
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. The cookies turned out great! They're just as delicious as the original recipe.


Md Rakibul hasan Rakib
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Love the pink color of these cookies! They're so festive and perfect for Valentine's Day. I can't wait to try them.


Veronica Valencia
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These cookies are delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again.


ADAM Glal
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I've tried many peppermint cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of peppermint flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


zamaya barmore
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling the dough and cutting out the shapes. It's a great way to spend time together in the kitchen.


Sefat Jamal
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I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but these cookies are an exception. They're the perfect balance of sweet and minty. I can't stop eating them!


shahzad bhutta
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Love these cookies! They're so festive and perfect for Christmas. I gave them as gifts to my friends and family and they all loved them.


Ali _baryar_king 1209
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These melt-a-ways were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste AMAZING! I'll definitely be making them again.