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How to Make Peppermint Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Peppermint cookies are the perfect holiday treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. These delicious, festive cookies are bursting with the refreshing flavor of peppermint and are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. Whether you are hosting a cookie exchange, attending a holiday party, or simply looking for a special treat to enjoy with your family, these peppermint cookies are a must-try.

With a buttery and tender texture, these cookies are infused with the unmistakable taste of peppe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 servings

  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in crushed candies. Shape into a 15-in. roll; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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    Baking recipes
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    Peppermint recipes
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