Peppermint Snowballs

Makes about 48

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.

Reviews of Peppermint Snowballs:

1-5 of 13 reviews   Next >>

  Nicole Brewington in Haines, Alaska  Dec 15, 2009
Would make this again.
I accidentally put what I thought was too much peppermint extract in the dough. To my surprise, it was aweome! With my mistake tweek, I nearly doubled the peppermint. I also reserved some of the filling for the top. It worked nicely for the sugar to stay on. The dough i melt in your mouth good! five stars

  A cookie baker in Niceville, FL  Dec 11, 2009
Would make this again.
There's definitely a learning curve to making this cookie... didn't get 4 doz as the recipe states it makes. Next time I will try adding peppermint extract to the filling to boost the flavor. four stars

   Dec 9, 2009
Would not make this again.
First time i tried these....Not a 5 star cookie..very bland...needs more flavor.. three stars

  Kim  Dec 7, 2009
Would make this again.
My mother and grandmother have made these for years. Now I make them at christmas and my kids just love them! It wouldn't be christmas without them. five stars

  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! five stars

Add Your Review!

Read the Review Guidelines opens in new window

  • Rating from 1 to 5 (5 being best):
  • Would you make it again? Yes   No
  • Name (optional):
  • E-mail (optional):
  • Do not display name and e-mail with review.
  • Where are you from? (optional)
  • Your comments:
  • Have you read the guidelines opens in new window? If so,