Butter Mint Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly soft and buttery mint cookies that melt in your mouth with every bite. Infused with refreshing mint extract and balanced by a hint of vanilla, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious, thanks to a touch of optional green food coloring that gives them a festive flair. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds an elegant finish, making them perfect for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or an everyday treat. Crafted with a simple mix of pantry staples like all-purpose flour and cornstarch, these cookies boast a texture that is both tender and slightly crisp at the edges. Ready in under 35 minutes, Butter Mint Cookies are a delightful combination of flavor and simplicity, making them the ultimate go-to recipe for mint cookie enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 drop green food coloring (optional)
- 50 grams powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring (if using) to the butter mixture. Mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use the back of a fork to gently press down on each dough ball, creating a crisscross pattern on the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking as the cookies should remain soft and tender.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, gently roll them in powdered sugar to coat them evenly for a sweet and elegant finish.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy your buttery mint cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.9 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.9 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 363.5 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
