Iced Peppermint Melties Recipe

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Iced Peppermint Melties
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 -2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 -3 drops red food coloring (optional, but it really makes a statement)

Directions:

  1. Cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and mint extract in a large bowl until light and fluffy using an electric mixer at medium speed.
  2. Reduce speed to low; blend in the flour and cornstarch until well mixed. Cover; chill until firm (30-60) minutes.
  3. Heat oven to 350*F. Shape dough into 1 balls; place 2 apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  4. Bake 12-15 minytes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  5. Let stand on sheets 1 minute; transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
  6. Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar, butter, mint extract, and enough milk in a small bowl to achieve desired glazing consistency.
  7. Stir in the food coloring, if using.
  8. Drizzle in lines or swirls over the cooled cookies; immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermints.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 9305.17 Kcal (38959 kJ)
Calories from fat 4790.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 532.31g 819%
Cholesterol 549.57mg 183%
Sodium 11163.77mg 465%
Potassium 15239.63mg 324%
Total Carbs 1069.25g 356%
Sugars 525.22g 2101%
Dietary Fiber 21.34g 85%
Protein 89.29g 179%
Vitamin A 2.6mg 85%
Iron 11.8mg 66%
Calcium 1092.9mg 109%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 493.4 Kcal (2066 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.23g 819%
Cholesterol 29.14mg 183%
Sodium 591.95mg 465%
Potassium 808.07mg 324%
Total Carbs 56.7g 356%
Sugars 27.85g 2101%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 85%
Protein 4.73g 179%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 85%
Iron 0.6mg 66%
Calcium 57.9mg 109%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 229.7
    Points
  • 259
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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