Description
Delightful tender cookies infused with peppermint and dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon peppermint oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and chopped pecans.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar blend, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the peppermint oil and vanilla extract.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms just start to turn golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil. Make sure to chill the dough for 30 minutes if possible to improve the texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, peppermint, holiday baking, winter desserts, family recipe