Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these irresistible Christmas peppermint cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with refreshing peppermint flavor, each cookie is adorned with colorful candy cane bits that add a delightful crunch. Perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or savoring by the fire, this recipe is sure to become a cherished family tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- 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: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg