Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract for frosting.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
- Store cookies in airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1 minute.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg