Description
Delightful sugar cookies infused with peppermint, perfect for holiday celebrations and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/4 cup icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and baking powder together.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixture, blending well.
- Stir in the crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Let the cookies cool on wire racks, then dust them with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding cocoa powder for a chocolatey version or substituting some white sugar with brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: christmas cookies, peppermint cookies, holiday baking, sugar cookies