Saturday, February 28, 2009

Peppermint Snowballs!

I haven't made these yet but have had the finished product and absolutely love them because they combine two things I love...peppermint and cookies! Happy munching!

3 c powdered sugar - Divided
1 1/4 c butter or margarine (softened)
1 tsp peppermint extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 c finely crushed peppermint candy - Divided
granulated sugar as needed
2-3 tbsp skim milk
1 tsp baking powder

1) Heat oven to 350.
2) In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 c powdered sugar, butter or margarine, peppermint extract, vanilla extract and egg.
3) Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often until creamy (2-3 minutes).
4) Reduce speed to LOW. Add flour, baking powder & salt; Beat scraping bowl often until well blended (1-2 minutes).
5) By hand, stir in 1/2 c candy. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
6) Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
7) Glaze...combine 1 1/2 c powdered sugar and enough milk for desired glazing consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies, sprinkle with remaining peppermint candy and ENJOY!

Yield: About 5 dozen

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Brandon & I met during a YSA activity in March of 2006. We were married in May of 2006. We moved to FL for 1 yr so that Brandon could get his Private Pilot's License at which point we then moved back to Buffalo. We welcomed our first daughter Yahnissi Norris into our family in December of 2007 weighing in at 5 lbs9 oz and measuring 29 3/4 inches long. She is a blessing and a joy in our lives.