Description
Experience the festive magic of the holiday season with these delightful Christmas peppermint cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with minty flavor, each cookie is adorned with a sweet layer of frosting and candy cane crumbles, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying by the fire. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies are sure to bring joy to your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup candy cane crumbles (for topping)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and candy cane crumbles gently.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg