These Soft Peppermint Meltaways are like little bites of holiday magic. They’re buttery, cool with peppermint, and so soft they practically disappear the second you bite in.
1cupgranulated sugarplus 3 tablespoons for pressing cookies
3/4cuppowdered sugar
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspooncream of tartar
1teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonssour cream
2eggs
1tablespoonvanilla extract
5 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
For the frosting:
1/2cupbuttersoftened
1packagecream cheesesoftened
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonpeppermint extract
pinch of salt
3 1/2cupspowdered sugar
crushed candy canesfor garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In the stand mixer bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter, oil, granulated sugar and powdered sugar. Sprinkle the baking soda, cream of tartar and salt across the top of the sugars evenly.
Mix on medium speed with the paddle attachment until well-combined, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the sour cream, eggs and vanilla. Continue mixing for an additional 1-2 minutes until combined. Slowly add the flour until combined. Don't over mix.
Scoop the dough into golf ball sized balls. Place several inches apart on the baking sheet. Add 3 tablespoons of sugar onto a plate. Use a glass to flatten the cookies by dipping the bottom of the glass into the sugar and then pressing each ball about 1/2 inch thick.
Bake the cookies for 9 minutes or until just set. Don't allow the cookies to get brown. They will be soft, that is what you want. Set the cookies on a rack to cool completely.
For the frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt. Beat well. Add the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth.
When the cookies are cool, frost each cookie. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.