Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Delicious Christmas Peppermint Cookies, featuring a perfect harmony of crunchy edges and chewy centers. Each cookie bursts with rich peppermint flavor, topped off with festive crushed candy canes. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as sweet gifts, this recipe fills your home with the warm aroma of baking and creates cherished memories in the kitchen. Prepare to impress family and friends with these irresistible treats that capture the essence of the season.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined; fold in crushed candy canes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg