Starlight Mint Surprise Cookies
Elevate your holiday cookie game with these delightful Starlight Mint Surprise Cookies, a nostalgic treat featuring a hidden burst of peppermint magic in every bite! These soft, buttery cookies are wrapped around vibrant starlight mints, which melt into a gooey, minty center as they bake, creating a festive surprise for your taste buds. Perfectly golden on the outside and optionally dusted with powdered sugar for a frosty finish, these cookies not only taste incredible but also look stunning on any dessert table. With prep and bake time totaling just 30 minutes, this recipe is an effortless way to add a touch of holiday charm and peppermint perfection to your celebrations. Keywords: Starlight Mint Surprise Cookies, holiday cookies, peppermint cookies, festive dessert recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 24 starlight mints (unwrapped)
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it into a disk. Place a starlight mint candy in the center of the disk and wrap the dough around it, ensuring the mint is completely sealed inside. Roll gently into a ball.
Place the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underdone, but they will continue to set as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cookies with powdered sugar once cooled for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.6 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.5 g | 472% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 760 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 2634 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 585.9 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 366.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 599 mg | 13% | |
*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.
