Peppermint Snowballs

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From the kitchen of The Lewert Family

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Recipe Details

Bake Time:

10-12 minutes

Yields:
Tags:

5 dozen
Fun to make with kids, Good for parties/potlucks, Kid friendly

Ingredients

3 cups powdered sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely crushed peppermint candy, divided
granulated sugar
2-3 tablespoons skim milk
1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

Cookies:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In large mixer bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, butter or margarine, peppermint extract, vanilla and egg. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often until creamy (2-3 minutes).
Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder and salt; Beat, scraping bowl often until well blended (1-2 minutes).
By hand, stir in 1/2 cup candy.
Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar.
Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
Cool completely.

Glaze:

In small mixer bowl combine 1 1/2 powdered sugar and enough milk for desired glazing consistency.
Drizzle cooled cookies with glaze.
Immediately sprinkle with the remaining peppermint candy.

ENJOY !!

Reviews

amykrut says:

Love, Love, Love this cookie!! They are my favorites! I found that I had to add a little more flour to get them to hold their shape, but other than that, the recipe is perfect!