Candy Cane Peppermint Kiss Cookies: The Best Festive Treats
Delight in the holiday spirit with these Candy Cane Peppermint Kiss Cookies, perfect for festive gatherings and cookie exchanges!
- 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
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the crushed candy canes.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow to cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle additional crushed candy canes on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Candy Cane, Peppermint, Cookies, Holiday Treats, Festive