Double Peppermint Cookies

Double Peppermint Cookies are a Christmas specialty. Filled with candy cane pieces and a sweet peppermint flavor, these cookies are sure to win any mint lovers heart!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easy cookie recipes, easy dessert recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings

Calories 211kcal

Author Nicole Cook

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup butter room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg room temperature
½ teaspoons peppermint extract
½ teaspoons vanilla extract
green gel food coloring
1 cup peppermint candy crushed and divided

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add both extracts and mix well.
Add your egg and beat until well blended.
Add the flour a little a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl until fully incorporated.
Gently stir 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint into the batter.
Scoop or form 2" balls with the cookie dough. Dip the cookie dough into the remaining crushed peppermint candy. Place 2" apart on a lined baking sheet.
Chill for about 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator.
Bake cookies at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.
Cookies should be soft when removed. Allow to cool on baking sheet.

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