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Peppermint Meltaways

Peppermint Meltaways are delightful bite-sized cookies that combine peppermint's festive zing with the creaminess of sweetened condensed milk, perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, very soft at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract for cookie base
  • 1 cup cornstarch, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons
Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract for frosting
Topping
  • to taste none Peppermint candies, crushed for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  3. Slowly add in the cornstarch and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Dollop out the cookie batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, whip together powdered sugar, melted butter, heavy cream, and peppermint extract to create the frosting.
  2. Frost each cookie with approximately 2 teaspoons of frosting and sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be refrigerated or frozen for up to 3 months.