Peppermint Candy Cookies
Celebrate the holiday season with these Peppermint Candy Cookies, a delightful treat bursting with festive flavor. These soft, buttery cookies are infused with the cool, refreshing essence of peppermint extract and studded with crunchy crushed peppermint candies for the perfect holiday crunch. A hint of vanilla adds warmth, while optional white chocolate chips create an irresistible touch of creamy sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, these cookies are easy to bake and ideal for holiday cookie swaps, family gatherings, or as a festive gift. With their beautiful pops of red and white, these crowd-pleasers deliver classic Christmas vibes in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups crushed peppermint candies
- 0.75 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the peppermint extract and vanilla extract, and mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the crushed peppermint candies and, if using, the white chocolate chips, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and starting to turn golden. The centers may still look slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy your festive peppermint candy cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 244.6 g | 314% | |
| Saturated Fat | 149.2 g | 746% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 911 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 2735 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 981.1 g | 357% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 724.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 887 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
