Description
Delicious peppermint shortbread cookies with a festive touch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar.
- Add flour, salt, and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Shape the dough into logs and slice into cookies.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the extract.
- Decorate with melted chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint shortbread cookies