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Peppermint Kiss Cookies

Peppermint Kiss Cookies That Will Make Your Holidays Sweeter

Enjoy these Peppermint Kiss Cookies, a festive delight that brings holiday magic to your gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the cookies rise.
  • pinch Salt Adjust if using salted butter.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness; margarine can work as a substitute.
  • ¾ cup Sugar Keeps some for rolling; consider coconut sugar for health.
  • 1 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a nice alternative.
For the Garnish
  • coarse Green Sugar Colored sprinkles can replace it.
  • coarse Red Sugar Use another color alternative.
  • 1 cup Peppermint Kisses Swap with chocolate kisses for variety.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Peppermint Kiss Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough and mix green sugar into one half and red sugar into the other.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat in colored sugar.
  8. Flatten each ball slightly and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  9. Press a peppermint kiss into the center of each cookie before cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough if too sticky and store cookies in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

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