Description
A festive treat with the refreshing flavor of peppermint, perfect for the Christmas season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together sugar and butter until smooth.
- Add milk and peppermint extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use fresh peppermint for stronger flavor.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 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: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint, christmas, holiday, dessert