Peppermint meltaways are soft, delicate little cookies made with sweetened condensed milk and cornstarch instead of flour, then topped with a creamy peppermint frosting and crushed candy for a festive finish. They’re buttery, tender, and full of cool mint flavor, perfect for Christmas cookie trays or winter dessert platters.
Why You’ll Love Peppermint Meltaways
These peppermint meltaways use cornstarch as the base, giving them a unique, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s closer to a shortbread or shortbread fudge than a traditional cookie. Sweetened condensed milk adds richness and a subtle caramel sweetness, while peppermint extract and crushed candies make them taste like a bite-size peppermint bark cookie. They’re quick to mix, bake in about 10–12 minutes, and frost easily for a bakery-style look.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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