Description
Delightfully sweet and minty cookies with a festive crunch, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and peppermint extract, then mix until combined.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes carefully.
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, decorate with melted chocolate or more crushed candy canes.
Notes
Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing. Chill the dough if your kitchen is warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, candy cane, festive baking, dessert recipe, peppermint cookies