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Delicious Peppermint Blossom Cookies

Delicious Peppermint Blossom Cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ cupunsalted butter (room temperature – This forms the base of your cookies and provides a rich flavor.)
  • ¾ cupsugar – Sugar sweetens the dough and creates that lovable sweetness.
  • 1egg – Acts as a binding agent (giving the cookies a soft, chewy texture.)
  • ½ tsppure peppermint extract – Provides the essential mint flavor that defines these cookies.
  • 1 tbspwhole 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 tspsalt – Enhances the overall flavors and balances the sweetness.
  • ¼ tspbaking powder – Helps the cookies rise (giving them a fluffy texture.)
  • 110 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

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Mix in 1 egg, ½ tsp pure peppermint extract, and 1 tbsp whole milk until well combined.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart as they will spread while baking.

  8. 8

    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.

  9. 9

    Finally, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Enjoy your delightful creation!