Peppermint Snowballs Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 01, 2008

This is a delicious cookie, and it looks so pretty as a Christmas dessert! I made mine in 1" balls, and they were perfectly set at 10 minutes. To me, 3 Tbsp. of milk made the glaze a little too runny, so next time I would cut back a tiny bit. I got several compliments on them, and I will be making these again!

—rachelel

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 05, 2012

This was allright not a very tasty cookie.will not be making this again.

—maddog

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37 Ratings

Dec 13, 2008

This recipe was AWESOME...I forgot to roll the first batch in sugar, which ended up tasting better because it wasn't as sweet and gritty. I also baked for 10 minutes. I ground candy canes in a Magic Bullet, which turned out beautifully...the colors looked like speckles..Thanks

—Tania

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Jan 01, 2009

These cookie were perfect recipe. They were easy and I love easy. My son and I made these on New Year's Eve (trying to rid ourselves of the candy canes in the house) and after they cooled we stored them in a large Tupperware container. The flavor enhanced overnight and we iced them today. We are taking them to my stepdaughter's house. They made just about 60 like stated--some of dough balls were larger than others. I believe I had 58, so had we made some smaller there would have been well over 60. There was one review that stated the cookie was dry. It is not a chewy cookie and they are fab with milk or coffee. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

—katplusgoll

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Dec 23, 2008

These cookies got rave reviews this year! My sister and I teamed up to make them, and my mom said that they were the best cookies she had ever had in her entire life (she's not a people pleaser either, so we know she meant it!). Here's a tip for crushing up candy canes or peppermint candy: unwrap them and put them in a plastic bag. use a mallet or meat tenderizer to crush. works like a charm.

—Lollibomb

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Dec 24, 2009

As is, I thought they needed more peppermint extract. I also was expecting more of a buttery, meltaway cookie and they were't. The candy canes also melted on my sheet pan, so maybe they were too big. I did add peppermint extract to the frosting to kind of pump up the flavor and that did help. I don't know if I would make these again though.

—Jessica

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Dec 20, 2008

So yummy and easy. I was looking for a quick and fun recipe to make with my 3 and 5 year olds. Sugar cookies sounded fun, but didn't want to wait for the dough to chill. I rolled the balls to get the right size, let them roll them in sugar, and then let them decorate in either crushed candy canes or colored sprinkles. They had a blast and the cookies turned out great. Thanks for a new holiday tradition!

—LAURAHALL

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Dec 15, 2010

These are awesome - they are very buttery but I thought the amount of peppermint flavoring was just right. Theses were gone quick!

—LBOWDEN

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Nutrition

Calories
111 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
18.1 g
6%

Cholesterol
14 mg
5%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
0.8 g
2%

Sodium
58 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Peppermint Snowballs

Serving Size: 1/60 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 60
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 111
Calories from Fat: 36

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6 %
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12 %
Cholesterol 14mg 5 %
Sodium 58mg 2 %
** Potassium 11mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 18.1g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 0.8g 2 %
Sugars 11.8g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 1 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.