These peppermint cookies have crushed candy canes added to the dough and sprinkled on top to guarantee a refreshing minty flavor in every bite!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
123 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets, or line with parchment paper.
Step 2
Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until completely incorporated. Mix in flour and salt to form a soft dough. Fold in crushed candy canes. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 1 inch apart onto prepared baking sheets.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, 8 to 10 minutes more.
Step 4
Meanwhile, make the icing: Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until smooth. Dip the top of a cookie into icing, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Repeat with remaining cookies. Allow icing to set before serving, at least 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
5 teaspoons warm water
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup white sugar
0.5 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy canes, or to taste
