Peppermint Cookies
Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies look so festive and taste delicious with the peppermint and chocolate combination. Make these light and fluffy chocolate dipped peppermint cookies for a tasty holiday tradition!
Servings: 36
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2-3 drops red food coloring
- Granulated sugar optional
- Chocolate almond bark or other melting chocolate
- Crushed peppermint or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy
- Add sugar and salt and beat until well combined and fluffy
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined
- Gradually add the flour and beat until well combined
- Add food coloring and peppermint extract and mix very well
- Roll into balls and place on prepared baking sheet
- Lightly press down each cookie ball using a flat bottom glass dipped in water
- Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar if desired
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edge are set and slightly golden brown
- Remove to wire rack and cool completely
- Crush peppermint in a resealable bag using a rolling pin
- Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl
- Dip edge of cookie into chocolate and immediately add crushed peppermint
- Set on wire rack to set
- Store in airtight container
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
