Festive Peppermint Chocolate Delight Cookies
These Festive Peppermint Chocolate Delight Cookies are a delightful addition to any holiday gathering. Soft, buttery, and bursting with the refreshing flavor of peppermint, these cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges or as a holiday treat. Their vibrant colors—rich green and bright red—make them a festive centerpiece on any Christmas cookie platter. With a delectable chocolate rosette nestled in the center of each cookie, these treats combine the classic flavors of the season with a touch of elegance. Bake a batch or two and share the joy of the holidays with friends and family!
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Servings
60
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
soft butter
3/4 cup (softened)
icing sugar
3/4 cup (sifted)
egg
1 (large, beaten)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
peppermint extract
2 teaspoons
salt
1/4 teaspoon
green or red food coloring
1 teaspoon (paste coloring recommended for deeper color)
all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups (sifted)
chocolate rosettes or chocolate wafers
30
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an ungreased cookie sheet.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the soft butter and icing sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
4
Add the salt and your chosen food coloring to the mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of color.
5
Gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
6
With clean hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
7
Press a chocolate rosette or wafer gently in the center of each dough ball, slightly flattening the cookie in the process.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the bottom of the cookies begins to turn golden brown.
9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
0.4g
Fat
8g
Carbs
0.07g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Festive Peppermint Chocolate Delight Cookies?
They are soft, buttery holiday cookies bursting with peppermint flavor and topped with a chocolate rosette.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 60 calories.
How much butter is required for this recipe?
You will need 3/4 cup of softened butter.
What type of sugar should I use?
Use 3/4 cup of sifted icing sugar for the best results.
How much peppermint extract is needed?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract.
What kind of food coloring is recommended?
Paste coloring is recommended to achieve a deeper, more vibrant color.
How long should these cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, or until the bottoms turn golden brown.
What is the size of the dough balls?
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls before placing them on the sheet.
How far apart should I place the dough balls?
Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheet?
No, you should use an ungreased cookie sheet.
How much flour is needed?
You will need 1 3/4 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
What type of egg is required?
The recipe requires one large, beaten egg.
How much vanilla extract should I add?
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What goes in the center of the cookie?
A chocolate rosette or a chocolate wafer is pressed into the center of each ball.
How much salt is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 0.4g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in these cookies?
There are 8g of carbohydrates per cookie.
How much protein is in a serving?
The cookies contain 0.07g of protein per serving.
When do I add the food coloring?
Mix the food coloring in after beating in the egg and extracts, ensuring even distribution.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 9 ingredients in total.
Can I use red food coloring?
Yes, you can use either red or green food coloring for a festive look.
How do I prepare the chocolate for the cookies?
Gently press a chocolate rosette or wafer into the center of the dough ball, slightly flattening it.
What is the cooling process?
Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Are these cookies suitable for a cookie exchange?
Yes, their festive colors and flavor make them perfect for cookie exchanges.
What should the butter consistency be?
The butter should be soft and creamed with the sugar until light and fluffy.
What is the total number of chocolate rosettes needed?
You will need approximately 30 chocolate rosettes or wafers.
Should the flour be sifted?
Yes, the recipe specifies that the all-purpose flour should be sifted.
Are these cookies good for Christmas?
Yes, they are specifically designed as festive Christmas cookies.
What color should the bottom of the cookies be?
The cookies are finished when the bottom begins to turn golden brown.