How To Make Peppermint Holiday Cookies
It’s always the season for merry making and nothing gets merrier than a full stomach. These Christmas recipes will do the trick for happy smiles and bellies. Nobody goes on diet and no tummy goes hungry during Christmas!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 45mg
- Sodium : 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 17g
- Protein : 2g
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