Elf Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    208 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Dutch

Elf Cookies

You have got to try these fun HOLIDAY ELF COOKIES, they are loaded with Christmas candy! It’s the only cookie recipe you’ll need this holiday season.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder optional, for chocolate cookies
  • 1/2 cup White chocolate peppermint bark
  • 1/2 cup chocolate candy coated candies
  • 1/2 cup chocolate dinner mints or creme de menthe mints, chopped
  • 1/3 cup Sprinkles
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg, egg yolk and vanilla in large bowl until well combined.
  2. Add in flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda and mix until blended.(Dough will be soft and creamy.) If making chocolate cookies, add cocoa powder (optional) and mix until smooth.
  3. Add peppermint bark, chocolate candies, chocolate dinner mints, and sprinkles into the dough and fold in with a spoon or spatula until well mixed.
  4. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets 3-inches apart. Top with more candies if desired.
  5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool 1 minute on wire rack; remove from baking sheets and cool completely.

Notes

  • Recipe Tips:
  • Only need a small batch? 
  • Tightly wrap leftover dough in Saran wrap.
  • Place the wrapped dough in a freezer bag.
  • Freeze dough for up to two months.
  • OR you can also freeze fully cooked cookies in a freezer bag.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 208kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 516IU (10%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 208 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 208kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 516IU 10%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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