Peppermint Holiday Cookies

Peppermint Holiday Cookies
25 min.
36
128kcal

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Every holiday season calls for a delightful treat, and what better way to celebrate than with these Peppermint Holiday Cookies! Bursting with the festive flavors of crushed candy canes and a sweet confectioners’ sugar glaze, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Perfectly soft and slightly chewy, they offer a wonderful contrast to the classic crispness of cookies, making them a delightful addition to any dessert spread.

Not only are these cookies irresistibly delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick preparation time of only 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 36 people—ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or simply enjoying at home with family and friends. Imagine the joy of sharing these beautifully iced cookies adorned with extra crushed peppermint on top, making them as much a feast for the eyes as for the taste buds.

So, don your festive apron and roll up your sleeves! Let’s create some unforgettable holiday memories with Peppermint Holiday Cookies that will fill your home with the delightful scents of butter, sugar, and mint. Whether enjoyed with a cup of hot cocoa or given as thoughtful gifts, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition for years to come.

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup peppermint candy canes crushed
  • 0.8 cup confectioners' sugar 
  •  eggs beaten
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons warm water 
  • 0.8 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Beat the butter and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg into butter mixture until completely incorporated.
  3. Mix flour and salt into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold crushed candy canes into the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  4. Roll dough into balls 1 tablespoon at a time; arrange on baking sheets.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until you have a smooth icing. Dip top of each cookie in the icing, Top with additional crushed candy cane, if desired. Set aside to let the icing dry, at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories128kcal
Protein4.44%
Fat44.76%
Carbs50.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.42
Glycemic Load
8.66
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.8121738991012%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:128.48kcal
6.42%
Fat:6.48g
9.97%
Saturated Fat:4.27g
26.68%
Carbohydrates:16.55g
5.52%
Net Carbohydrates:16.27g
5.92%
Sugar:8.51g
9.45%
Cholesterol:18.1mg
6.03%
Sodium:60.8mg
2.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.45g
2.89%
Selenium:4.01µg
5.73%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.5%
Folate:19.83µg
4.96%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.58%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.56%
Vitamin A:164.18IU
3.28%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.09%
Iron:0.51mg
2.83%
Phosphorus:15.18mg
1.52%
Fiber:0.28g
1.13%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.1%
Source:Allrecipes