Peppermint Snowballs

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups of confectioners' sugar with the softened butter, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and egg at medium speed until well blended and creamy. (2-3 minutes). Reduce speed to low, and gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. (1-2 minutes). Stir in 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candy using a wooden spoon.

Recipe View 10 mins Place the granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll small amounts of cookie dough between your hands to form 3/4-inch diameter balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Place the sugared cookie balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Recipe View 11 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden brown. (10-12 minutes). Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks.

Recipe View 2 mins While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1 1/2 cups of confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drizzle the cooled cookies with the glaze, and immediately sprinkle with the remaining crushed peppermint candy before the glaze sets. (5 minutes). Let the glaze harden completely before serving or storing.