"Not much says Christmas more than snowball cookies and peppermint. So why not put these two together to create these melt-in-your-mouth Peppermint Snowball Cookies? Fabulously festive peppermint flavor and a fun bright pink hue, all packed in an adorable classic snowball cookie form -- What more could we ask for in a Christmas cookie?..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 c. butter, at room temperature
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1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
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1 tsp. peppermint extract
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1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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10 to 20 drops red food coloring (to desired shade of pink)
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2 c. all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1/4 c. finely chopped pecans
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additional 3/4 c. confectioners' sugar for rolling
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1/4 c. finely crushed candy canes (optional)