Christmas Peppermint Kisses Snowballs

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Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

 I've teamed up with a wonderful group of talented bloggers to bring to your our best Christmas ideas to help make your holiday season festive and fun!  Everyday between Dec. 1-12th, we will share our best Christmas ideas ranging from crafts, recipes, games, décor, tree trimming and so much more! Be sure to stop by every day during this event  to visit our fellow bloggers below for even more creative ideas to make your season brighter. 

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Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

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 They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

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It's Day 8 and we're sharing Holiday Cookie Recipes!

Christmas Peppermint Kisses Snowballs

What a fun holiday cookie treat with a surprise peppermint kiss inside! A great tasting Christmas cookie to try! Tastes like "Christmas" and is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 1 C of butter, softened
• 3/4 C sugar
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 2 C All purpose flour, sifted
• Peppermint kisses - (8oz bag)
• Confectioners' sugar/sprinkles

Instructions

• In a large bowl combine the butter and sugar until fluffy
• Add the vanilla and mix well
• Add flour, mix well and roll into a log
• Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1/2
• Preheat oven 350F
• Remove from refrigerator and slice
• Lay peppermint kiss in center, wrap dough around it, making sure the kiss is completely covered.
• Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
• Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Cool slightly and remove from baking sheet
• Roll them in powdered sugar while they're still warm.
• Add colored sugar/sprinkles for holiday cookies

Enjoy!

A melt in your mouth Christmas cookie!

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Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers above for even more creative ideas this holiday season!

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