Description
Delightful, sweet, and buttery cookies infused with a refreshing burst of peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Egg
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 Red gel food coloring
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of the cookies before serving. Pair with warm drinks for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peppermint, sugar cookies, holiday baking, easy recipe, festive treats