Peppermint Meltaways Recipe

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Peppermint Meltaways
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3 drops red food color
  • several candy canes crushed

Directions:

  1. Combine sugar, butter and peppermint extract in large bowl.
  2. Beat at medium speed until creamy.
  3. Reduce speed to low then add flour and cornstarch.
  4. Beat until well mixed then cover and refrigerate one hour.
  5. Heat oven to 350 then shape dough into 1” balls and place 2” apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. Bake 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned then allow to stand 1 minute.
  7. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely.
  8. Combine powdered sugar, butter, extract and enough milk for desired glazing consistency.
  9. Stir in food color then drizzle over cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 241.49 Kcal (1011 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.76g 21%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 194.45mg 8%
Potassium 418.11mg 9%
Total Carbs 27.84g 9%
Sugars 14.6g 58%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 2.26g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 15.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 495.61 Kcal (2075 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.24g 21%
Cholesterol 31.34mg 5%
Sodium 399.07mg 8%
Potassium 858.11mg 9%
Total Carbs 57.13g 9%
Sugars 29.96g 58%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 4.65g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 32.6mg 2%

* 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

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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