Peppermint Melt-Away Cookies Recipe
These soft and chewy Peppermint Meltaway Cookies are filled to the brim with holiday cheer. They are a melt-in-your-mouth holiday favorite, full of peppermint flavor and topped with white chocolate and crunchy candy canes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 236kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen
- 1 cup Butter room temperature
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
Cookie Toppings
- 1 cup White Chocolate Wafers
- ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- ½ cup Crushed Candy Canes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar and cream together using the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, or about 3-5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping between each addition. Then, add the vanilla, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix just until combined.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
Using an ice cream scoop or a spoon, form 2" balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet (or baking sheet with parchment paper) about 2" apart.
Bake in a preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.
Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cookie Toppings
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate wafers. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Once melted, add the peppermint extract and mix until smooth.
Drizzle the chocolate peppermint onto the cooled cookies then sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the top. Let sit for 20 minutes or until the chocolate is hardened.
Serve immediately or store in a an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg