For many people, the holiday season is synonymous with delicious treats and festive gatherings. And what better way to celebrate than with a holiday cookie swap? This time-honored tradition allows friends and family to share their favorite cookie recipes and sample a variety of tasty treats. If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing cookie to bring to your next swap, why not try a recipe for crushed peppermint cookies? These sweet and minty treats are sure to be a hit with everyone, and the best part is that they are easy to make and perfect for the holiday season. Let's dive into the recipe and learn how to make these irresistible cookies!
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Ingredients You'll Need
To make these crushed peppermint cookies, you'll need the following ingredients:
1. All-purpose flour: This is the base of the cookie dough and gives it structure and texture.
2. Butter: You'll need unsalted butter at room temperature for the cookie dough.
3. Sugar: The sugar adds sweetness to the cookies, and you can use either white or brown sugar.
4. Crushed peppermint candy: This is the star ingredient of the cookies and gives them their signature peppermint flavor.
5. Vanilla extract: A touch of vanilla extract adds a warm and comforting aroma to the cookies.
6. Baking powder: This helps the cookies rise and gives them a soft and chewy texture.
7. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavors in the cookies and balances out the sweetness.
8. White chocolate chips: These add a creamy and indulgent element to the cookies.
Directions
Now that you have all your ingredients, let's get started on making these delicious crushed peppermint cookies!
1. Crush the peppermint candy: Start by crushing the peppermint candy into small pieces. You can use a food processor or place the candy in a plastic bag and crush it with a rolling pin.
2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the dry ingredients: Slowly add in the flour, baking powder, and salt to the butter and sugar mixture, and mix until well combined.
4. Fold in the crushed peppermint candy and white chocolate chips: Gently fold in the crushed peppermint candy and white chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
5. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to develop and the dough to firm up.
6. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Roll the dough into balls: Take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
8. Bake the cookies: Place the cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Let the cookies cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy! Once cooled, these delicious crushed peppermint cookies are ready to be enjoyed with your loved ones!
Now that you have the perfect recipe for crushed peppermint cookies, it's time to get baking and start your own holiday cookie tradition. These cookies are not only delicious, but they also add a festive touch to any holiday gathering. So gather your friends and family, swap some cookies, and make some unforgettable memories this holiday season!
