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Peppermint Kiss Cookies

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These festive cookies combine soft, chewy sugar cookies with the crunch of candy canes and a creamy chocolate topping, making them ideal for holiday gatherings.

  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 32 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • â…” cup (150 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) white sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ¼ cup candy canes, crushed (about 3 candy canes)
  • 32 Hershey's Peppermint Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing well.
  • Fold in crushed candy canes.
  • Shape dough into balls and chill in the fridge for one hour.
  • Place dough balls on lined baking sheets and bake for 11 minutes.
  • Press a Peppermint Kiss into each cookie while warm, then cool cookies in the freezer for 10 minutes.

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Notes

Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing.
Chill the dough before baking for optimal texture.
Avoid overbaking to maintain a chewy texture.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg