Name: Peppermint Snowballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter, softened; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 3/4 cup confectioners sugar, sifted; 1 cup crushed peppermint pieces or crushed candy canes; 1/2 tsp peppermint extract; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; pinch of sea salt; 3/4 cup confectioners sugar (for rolling)

Ingredients

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1 cup salted butter, softened
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
3/4 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
1 cup crushed peppermint pieces or crushed candy canes
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
3/4 cup confectioners sugar (for rolling)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients using a fork or pastry blender except for the last 3/4 cup of confectioners sugar.
When the mixture is well blended and a crumbly, form into tablespoon sized balls, about 3 dozen.
Bake for 15 minutes.
While baking prepare a plate or shallow pan with the 3/4 cup of confectioners sugar.
Remove cookies from oven and roll in confectioners sugar while warm.
Enjoy!