Description
A festive peppermint-flavored treat perfect for the Christmas season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the sugar and butter.
- Add milk and peppermint extract to the mixture.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine both mixtures until well blended.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- You can substitute crushed candy canes for peppermint candies.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint, christmas, cookies, holiday treats