Holiday Peppermint Cookies
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Holiday Peppermint Cookies
Description
The Holiday Peppermint Cookies feature a classic cookie dough base made from butter, sugar, egg, flour, and peppermint extract. Crushed peppermints folded into the dough provide a subtle but distinct mint flavor and a crunchy texture contrast within the soft, baked cookie. Baking them until firm ensures they hold their shape while maintaining a pleasant chewiness. Once cooled, the cookies receive a thin drizzle of powdered sugar icing made by mixing powdered sugar and a small amount of water, with more crushed peppermint sprinkled on top to enhance both flavor and presentation.
The baking temperature is moderate at 350°F, and the cookies are about one inch in size for uniform cooking. The final baked result is a cookie that offers a smooth buttered crumb with bright peppermint notes layered throughout. The icing adds a lightly sweet finish with a delicate, crisp texture from the candy pieces.
These cookies work well for seasonal celebrations, gift-giving, or as a festive dessert to accompany hot drinks. The peppermint extract and peppermint candy make them particularly suited for winter holidays. The recipe's straightforward method and common ingredients make it accessible for many home bakers looking to add a peppermint twist to their cookie selection.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cup flour
- 1/2 cup peppermints crushed
Icing
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 5 teaspoon water
- 2 Tablespoon peppermints crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Cream the butter and sugar with a mixer until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix completely.
- Mix in the flour and salt until they are just combined. Don't over mix.
- Gently stir in the 1/2 c. of crushed peppermints.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until they are firm.
- Once the cookies are cooled completely mix the powdered sugar and water together until smooth.
- Drizzle over the top of each cookie and sprinkle with more peppermints.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 164IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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