Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red and green food coloring
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and peppermint extract, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Divide dough into three parts: leave one plain, tint one green, and one red with food coloring.
- Roll each portion into balls, then flatten slightly on baking sheets.
- Add crushed peppermint candies on top, swirl the colors for a festive look.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, slightly underbake by 1 minute.
- Use high-quality peppermint extract for best flavor.
- Decorate with additional crushed peppermint for extra crunch and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
