Description
Peppermint Kiss Cookies are a festive delight that combines the refreshing taste of peppermint with rich chocolate. These soft, chewy cookies topped with a melting chocolate kiss create an irresistible treat perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Their delightful aroma will fill your kitchen with sweet memories, making them a must-bake this season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 24 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie as they come out of the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg