Description
Delightful holiday cookies infused with peppermint and topped with Candy Cane Kisses, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Candy Cane Kisses (or similar candy)
- Crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract, almond extract, and peppermint extract.
- Mix in flour and salt gradually until well combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Press a Candy Cane Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Cool and then sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for a smooth dough. Don’t overbake; cookies should be slightly soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday treats, peppermint cookies, Candy Cane Kisses, Christmas desserts