Description
Soft, chewy Peppermint Cookies bursting with classic cool peppermint flavor and tender texture. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a sweet, refreshing treat. Easy for all skill levels, with customizable options to suit any taste or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter for vegan option)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Add-ins & Garnish
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gather and measure all ingredients for smooth baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt for even distribution.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with granulated and light brown sugars until fluffy and light in color.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Incorporate Crushed Candy Canes: Fold in crushed candy canes carefully to keep their crunch and peppermint flavor.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop dough balls evenly spaced onto the baking sheet using a scoop or spoon. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving softness.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and even texture.
- Don’t overbake; pull cookies out when edges are just golden.
- Crush candy canes finely for even distribution and safe texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding and prevent spreading.
- Use quality peppermint extract for an authentic minty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg