Peppermint Kiss Cookies
These festive Peppermint Kiss Cookies combine rich chocolate flavors with a refreshing hint of peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings and sharing.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse green sugar for one half of the dough
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse red sugar for the other half of the dough
- 36 pieces Peppermint Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Dough Preparation
- Divide the dough in two equal parts.
- Mix coarse green sugar into one half of the dough and red sugar into the other half.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in the corresponding colored sugar.
- Flatten each ball slightly and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Immediately press a Peppermint Kiss into the center of each cookie after removing from the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
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Notes
To maintain freshness, store cookies in an airtight container. They can also be frozen for up to three months.