For the filling:
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candy or candy canes
1 drop red food coloring
For the dough:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
For the topping:
1/4 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candy or candy canes
For the filling, combine cream cheese and milk in a small bowl. Stir in sugar, candy and food coloring; mix well. Set aside.
For the dough, preheat oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy; add vanilla. Stir in flour; knead until well mixed. Set aside 1/2 cup of dough; shape remaining dough into 1-inch balls. Make a deep well in the center of each ball with the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill with 1/4 teaspoon filling. Use reserved dough to cover filling by placing a small flat disc of dough over the hole. Reshape if necessary into smooth balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake about 12 minutes.
Make the topping by combining the powdered sugar with the crushed candy. Roll warm (not hot) cookies in the topping mixture. Set on wire racks to cool completely.
Note: Originally published in an undated promotional booklet from the Wisconsin Electric Power Company. Author unknown.
A cookie baker in Boulder, CO Dec 24, 2007
Would make this again.
I just made the peppermint snowball cookies, and they came out great! I did adjust the recipe for high altitude -- I added 1/8 of a cup of water to the cookie dough, and baked for 15 minutes instead of 10-12 minutes. I'm sure my family will love them!
Dec 24, 2007
Would make this again.
they are awesome but could use a little more flavor!!!!!!!!!!!1
A cookie baker Dec 23, 2007
Would make this again.
good cookies
Dec 23, 2007
Would make this again.
it is a wonderful cookie! The whole family enjoyed it!
Jen Dec 22, 2007
Would make this again.
I usually make snowball cookies but have never heard of peppermint snowballs! They were delicious! Love em!
