Description
Bite into the magic of the holiday season with these delightful Christmas peppermint cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with festive peppermint flavor, each cookie is dusted with powdered sugar to resemble little snowballs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, this easy recipe will fill your home with warmth and cheer.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 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
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in crushed candy canes gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Allow cooling on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg