Frostbite cookies are the perfect combination of everything you’d want in a cookie. They have just a hint of peppermint and that sweet buttery cross between being crunchy and melt in your mouth.
Frostbite cookies are a delicious combination of so many that make a great cookie. There are cornflakes and oatmeal to add fun texture.
Of course, the dough brings a buttery goodness. To add to the mix, there is a slight hint of peppermint that dances across your tongue.
It’s just enough to give a little chill. The chocolate coating adds the perfect crunch when you take a bite, not to mention the added flavor.
This recipe was originally shared in 2018. I know that wasn’t all that long ago, so it seems a little strange to share it again so quickly.
But these cookies are so fabulous, so I just had to make them again. With all the excitement I had built up over them in my head, I just had to share them with you again.
The dough comes together quickly. The hardest part is waiting for it to chill before you bake it.
In truth, you can bake them right away if you need to. However, the texture is better if you put the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
You can even chill it for a day or two if that is what your schedule allows. Do whatever works best for you.
The cookies would be great on their own, but a dunk in melted almond bark or white chocolate makes them even better. It gives that snap when you take a bite and adds that creaminess as you enjoy each taste.
This time, I even dunked half of them in melted milk chocolate. That combination was absolutely amazing as well!
If you are looking for a new cookie to add to your holiday repertoire, I can not recommend these highly enough. Please let me know what you think if you give them a try!
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When I was looking for new Christmas cookies to make, I knew exactly where to go for inspiration. My friend Kris at Big Rigs ‘n Lil’ Cookies has cookies right in her blog name!
I actually didn’t even have to dig very far, I have had her frostbite cookies pinned to one of my must make Pinterest boards for way too long now. So I jumped at this excuse to get down to business and make them!
As these things go, I did make a few very small changes. One was to bake the peppermint extract right into the cookies. Kris added her hint of peppermint in the almond bark.
Now don’t let the peppermint deter you if you aren’t too sure about adding it. As written, the recipe just adds the lightest touch of peppermint flavor.
In fact, not one person detected it strongly enough to even ask if there was peppermint in them. It just adds that little something special that is barely detectable but really adds to the overall taste nonetheless.
If you are a big peppermint fan, I suggest you increase the amount you add slightly. Just go slow as peppermint is one of those flavors that can easily go from good to overpowering if you don’t pay attention.
Don’t skip dipping the cookies in the almond bark. While they would be delicious without it, that really adds that something special that Christmas cookie should have. So go ahead and go the whole way and make them fabulous!
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Frostbite Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ cups corn flakes
- 12 ounces almond bark*
- 1½ Tablespoons shortening
Instructions
- Beat together butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup light brown sugar
- Mix in eggs, vanilla and peppermint extract.2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until combined and lump free.2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Mix flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined, don’t over work.
- Stir in rolled oats and cornflakes until uniform. Cover and chill for an hour or overnight.1½ cups old fashioned rolled oats, 1½ cups corn flakes
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with silicone baking mats.
- Scoop a rounded Tablespoon of dough onto the lined baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between cookies. I like using my medium cookie scoop to make this easy.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet and then remove to cooling rack to cool completely.
- When ready, gently melt almond bark either in a double boiler or using short bursts in the microwave. Stir in the shortening, then dip the cookies. Place on wax paper to set.12 ounces almond bark*, 1½ Tablespoons shortening
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze until ready to use.
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This brought so much joy to my Monday morning! So glad you made them and enjoyed them! I am baking some right now for a cookie exchange later this week 🙂
Yay! Thanks for sharing the recipe, we really enjoyed them!
These cookies are a double dose of delicious! The almond bark is a yummy unexpected surprise!
It definitely takes them to the next level!
As if these weren't good enough…their bottoms just make them too good to pass up! That's what I call a real Christmas Cookie Bonus!
Ha! Yes ma'am!
What a cute name and delicious concept! I love the idea of dipping the bottoms!!
Thank you!
I can't wait to try this!
I hope you do!
I love that these are dipped on the underside, like some of those keebler cookies (I forget the name)
I almost dipped half, but am glad I went this route too!
Yum!! I've not thought to try a peppermint butter cookie. I am adding these to my holiday party menu!
They are a must make!
These really are so fun with that almond bark coating the bottom- such a great cookie for the cookie tray!
Thank you, they were definitely a hit with our gang!
These sound awesome! I love peppermint anything so I know I'd love these!
Thank you!
Eeek so excited for cookie week. These look absolutely scrumptious and I love the name. Happy Monday sweet friend!
Thank you so much and buckle up for a sweet few weeks!