These brown-butter peppermint snowcap cookies are a delightful addition to any holiday cookie tray. With their soft and chewy texture, these cookies are coated in powdered sugar crackle, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing.

The combination of rich brown butter and refreshing peppermint creates a bakery-style treat that is perfect for sharing during the festive season.

Soft & Chewy Brown-Butter Peppermint Cookies

These peppermint cookies feature a rich brown butter base, which adds a nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the coolness of peppermint. The cookies are rolled in powdered sugar before baking, resulting in a lovely crackled appearance that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and mix until smooth.
3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
4. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help it firm up.
5. Shape the Cookies: Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
6. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
7. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 21g