Peppermint Cookies
Delightful peppermint cookies that blend refreshing mint flavor with a soft, buttery cookie base, perfect for any festive occasion.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar for icing
- Green food coloring
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing.
- Mix powdered sugar with water and food coloring for icing; decorate cookies as desired.
- Top with crushed peppermint candies before the icing sets.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g