Peppermint Twist Kisses
Perfect for the holiday season, Peppermint Twist Kisses are a festive treat that combines buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with the cool, refreshing flavor of peppermint. These eye-catching cookies feature a delightful swirl of red and white dough, creating a candy-cane-inspired design that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Each cookie is topped with a creamy peppermint candy kiss, delivering a burst of holiday cheer in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, this recipe is ideal for holiday baking with family or as a show-stopping addition to your cookie platter. Dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of winter magic and serve these peppermint kisses at your next holiday gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 10 drops red food coloring
- 24 pieces peppermint candy kisses
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a dough.
Divide the dough in half. In one half, add the red food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly red.
Take a small piece of plain dough and a small piece of red dough, roll them together into a marble-sized ball, and gently twist to create a swirled effect.
Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned. Remove from the oven.
Immediately press a peppermint candy kiss into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.6 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.3 g | 512% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 1415 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 970.6 g | 353% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 736.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% | |
*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.
