Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Delightful holiday cookies with a buttery texture and a refreshing peppermint flavor, topped with chocolate peppermint kisses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate peppermint kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Roll dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Press a peppermint kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a fun twist, try using different types of chocolate kisses or add crushed candy canes on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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