Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Peppermint Meltaways
Peppermint Meltaways is made with peppermint extract, peppermint candies, and powdered sugar.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 11 min
- Total
- 101 min
- Original yield
- Serves 30
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Watch the mixing
Stop mixing at the point described in the method.
3. Prepare the thickener
Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.
Get to know the ingredients
unsalted butter (, softened)
In the method: To your stand mixer add the butter, powdered sugar and peppermint extract, starting on low speed and moving up to medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
powdered sugar
In the method: To your stand mixer add the butter, powdered sugar and peppermint extract, starting on low speed and moving up to medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
peppermint extract
In the method: To your stand mixer add the butter, powdered sugar and peppermint extract, starting on low speed and moving up to medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 30. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup unsalted butter (, softened); Source: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (, softened)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup powdered sugar; Source: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugarIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; Source: 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extractIngredient note
Source: 1 1/4 cups flourIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup cornstarchIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons milkIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup peppermint candies (, crushed)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Evenly spread over cooled cookies and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
A little more help as you go
Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Make room for rolling
Prepare space for the rolling stage and follow its stated dimensions.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and baking sheet. Start with this step: To your stand mixer add the butter, powdered sugar and peppermint extract, starting on low speed and moving up to medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What happens at the end?
Evenly spread over cooled cookies and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: dinnerthendessert.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
