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
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.
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Iliasso Mahi
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.