Cookie #Recipe Peppermint Cream Cheese

 One of my favorite smells at Christmas time or really any time is the aroma of cookies baking in the oven. December 18 is National Bake Cookies Day and is a great time to bake up your favorite cookies or try a new recipe. Whichever you choose to do it is a great time to make your house full of sweet smells during the holidays. 

Cream Cheese Peppermints 

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 ½ - 5 cups powdered sugar
• Red gel food color, optional

For filling:

• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

For garnish:

• Crushed peppermint candies or crushed candy cane, optiona

• To make peppermints buttons:
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and one cup powdered sugar
  3. Add peppermint extract and red gel food color and mix until combined
  4. Gradually add the rest of the powdered sugar and mix until combined
  5. Scoop out a teaspoon of the dough and form into a ball
  6. Place it on prepared baking sheet and repeat with the rest of the dough
  7. Use the end of a small measuring spoon to create a well (dust the measuring spoon with powdered sugar if it sticks)
  8. Chill the peppermint buttons until firm about 1 hour
  To make white chocolate filling:
  1. Add white chocolate chips to heat resistant bowl, set aside
  2. Bring heaving whipping cream just to a simmer and pour over the top of the white chocolate chips
  3. Let stand for 1-2 minutes and then stir until completely smooth
  4. Spoon a teaspoon of filling into each peppermint button
  5. Chill for about an hour or until filling has set up
  6. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired
  7. Store in refrigerator
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