Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies
Crunchy, buttery, and bursting with holiday cheer, Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies are the ultimate festive treat for your dessert table. These delicate shortbread cookies strike the perfect balance between rich, velvety dough and the crisp sweetness of crushed peppermint candies. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a prep time of only 20 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it is impressive. The optional drizzle of melted white chocolate adds a touch of elegance and extra indulgence, making these cookies ideal for gifting or serving at holiday gatherings. Whether you're baking for Christmas or simply craving a winter-inspired treat, these cookies are sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup peppermint candies, crushed
- 0.5 cup white chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the crushed peppermint candies, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Roll the dough into a log shape, about 2 inches in diameter, and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Once chilled, slice the dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, drizzle the cooled cookies with melted white chocolate for an extra festive touch. Let the chocolate set before serving or storing.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.8 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.9 g | 710% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 533 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 721 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 501.2 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 278.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 585 mg | 12% | |
*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.
