PEPPERMINT SNOWBALL COOKIES

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The holidays don't begin around our house until a batch of these cookies is baking in the oven. Their wonderful aroma scrumptiously says, "Christmas!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
FILLING:
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon milk
3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
1 drop red food coloring, optional
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 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., 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. , 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. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Roll warm cookies in remaining topping; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tare Abu
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These cookies were a bit too minty for my taste, but they were still good.


lisha Nalubega
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These cookies were perfect for a holiday party. They were festive and delicious.


felicia Rouse
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Jorge A Soto
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These cookies were absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Jojo Ramos
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good.


SURYA SARKI
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These cookies were perfect! They were easy to make and tasted delicious.


Milon Mollah
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These cookies were a bit too minty for my taste, but they were still good.


Giovanni Qusenberry
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These cookies were amazing! I loved the chocolate and mint combination.


Brook Senst
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Gretchen Currey
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted great.


Karma Kelzang
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Catherine Hickey
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I'm not usually a fan of peppermint, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so light and fluffy, and the peppermint flavor is just right.


Sam Bristol
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making them again.


Tim Moen
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I love the combination of chocolate and mint in these cookies. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Mudra Hankz
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious.


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