Description
Delightful holiday cookies infused with peppermint and perfect for family traditions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- a pinch of salt
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Press each cookie lightly to flatten.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Immediately sprinkle with extra crushed candy canes and let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough and be patient while cooling. Try drizzling with white chocolate for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, candy cane, holiday baking, Christmas treats, family recipes
