Description
These peppermint sugar cookies are soft and chewy, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Peppermint Sugar Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Christmas Cookies