Peppermint Red Velvet Cookies
These festive Peppermint Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with peppermint flavor. A perfect holiday treat!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in red food coloring and peppermint extract.
- Stir in crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.