Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
Candy Cane Kiss Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines soft, chewy cookies with a rich chocolate kiss and a burst of peppermint. With their vibrant red and white colors, these cookies add festive cheer to any dessert table. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this simple and fun recipe makes them an irresistible addition to your holiday baking traditions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 24 Candy Cane Kisses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 8 minutes; immediately press a Candy Cane Kiss into each cookie after removing from the oven.
- Transfer cookies to plates and allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg