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

The holiday season is fast approaching, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than to bake a batch of delicious peppermint holiday cookies! These festive treats are the perfect combination of sweet and refreshing, making them the ideal dessert for any holiday gathering or cookie exchange.

Peppermint holiday cookies are a beloved classic that never fails to bring a smile to everyone's face. With their crispy edges, chewy center, and a burst of peppermint flavor, these cook...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 5 teaspoons warm water
  • 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy canes, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets, or line with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until completely incorporated. Mix in flour and salt to form a soft dough. Fold in crushed candy canes. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 1 inch apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, 8 to 10 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing: Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until smooth. Dip the top of a cookie into icing, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Repeat with remaining cookies. Allow icing to set before serving, at least 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 51mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 13mg