Description
Crisp, sweet cookies with a light peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday cheer.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and green sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half. Color one half with red food coloring (or keep it plain).
- Take pieces of both doughs and roll them into long ropes, then twist them together into a candy cane shape.
- Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with colored sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool and enjoy your festive cookies!
Notes
Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft to roll. Use a small amount of flour on your work surface to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, candy cane cookies, festive treats