Description
Indulge in the magic of the holiday season with these delightful Christmas Peppermint Cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie is a festive treat decorated with vibrant red and white sprinkles, delivering an explosion of refreshing mint and rich chocolate in every bite. Perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or enjoying by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa, these cookies will elevate your celebrations. Easy to make, they are sure to impress both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before sprinkling crushed candy canes on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg