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Home » Uncategorized » Peppermint Rounds

Peppermint Rounds

December 6, 2020 · WCC Administr@tr · Leave a Comment

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What would a holiday cookie week be without something involving peppermint?! These cookies are the final cookie recipe to share and they are definitely a show stopper to any holiday cookie tray. The festive red cookie adorned with crushed candy canes are a real treat. 

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Peppermint Rounds

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Makes: 36 cookies

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 8-10 min 

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

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.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.

Add food coloring and peppermint extract to basic cookie dough 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.


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