Description
Make festive peppermint swirl cookies for your holiday gatherings. These treats combine rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in peppermint candies and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough balls onto baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in airtight container for up to 1 week
- Crush peppermint candies finely for even distribution
- Add extra peppermint extract for stronger flavor
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: christmas cookies, peppermint cookies, holiday baking, festive treats