Peppermint Cookies
Delightful peppermint cookies that capture the essence of the holiday season with their minty flavor and festive decorations.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For decoration
- Red and white sprinkles or crushed peppermint For decoration on cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Roll portions of the dough into balls and place them onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly flatten each cookie ball and decorate with red and white sprinkles or crushed peppermint.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Notes
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes for better texture. Use high-quality extracts for best flavor. Keep an eye on baking times as every oven is different.