Description
Delicious peppermint blossom cookies: Soft, minty cookies topped with a chocolate kiss, perfect for the holidays or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature) – This forms the base of your cookies and provides a rich flavor.
- ¾ cup sugar – Sugar sweetens the dough and creates that lovable sweetness.
- 1 egg – Acts as a binding agent, giving the cookies a soft, chewy texture.
- ½ tsp pure peppermint extract – Provides the essential mint flavor that defines these cookies.
- 1 tbsp whole milk – Adds moisture and richness to the dough.
- 1 ¼ cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour – The main structure of the cookie, essential for that perfect texture.
- ⅛ tsp salt – Enhances the overall flavors and balances the sweetness.
- ¼ tsp baking powder – Helps the cookies rise, giving them a fluffy texture.
- 1 (10 oz) bag Hershey’s peppermint kisses – These delightful candies are the star of the show, providing both flavor and decoration.
- Green and red colored sugars – For rolling the dough balls, adding a festive flair.
- Red, green, and white nonpareils – These colorful sprinkles offer a delightful crunch and a pop of color.
Instructions
- Unwrap 36 peppermint kisses and place them in a bowl. Freezing them for about 30 minutes is advisable to help maintain their shape when pressed into the cookies later.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3 minutes.
- Mix in 1 egg, ½ tsp pure peppermint extract, and 1 tbsp whole milk until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, ⅛ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp baking powder. Gradually combine this dry mixture with the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Using your hands, roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Once rolled, coat them in a mixture of green and red colored sugars or toss with the red, green, and white nonpareils to make them sparkle.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart as they will spread while baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes. They should be lightly golden brown. Allow them to cool for about a minute and then gently press a frozen peppermint kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Finally, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Enjoy your delightful creation!