Peppermint Kisses Hugs Sprinkle Cookies
These festive Peppermint Kisses Hugs Sprinkle Cookies combine soft, buttery cookies with peppermint flavor, coated in holiday sprinkles and topped with a creamy Peppermint Kiss or Hug. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or gifting! 🍪🎄
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- - 1 ½ cups 190 g all-purpose flour
- - ½ tsp baking soda
- - ¼ tsp salt
- - ½ cup 115 g unsalted butter, softened
- - ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
- - ¼ cup 55 g packed light brown sugar
- - 1 large egg
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - ½ tsp peppermint extract
For Decoration:
- - 24 Peppermint Kisses or Hugs unwrapped
- - ½ cup holiday sprinkles red, green, white, or preferred colors
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in holiday sprinkles to coat completely.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden.
- Add Kisses or Hugs: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes. Gently press a Peppermint Kiss or Hug into the center of each warm cookie.
- Cool Completely: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Let the chocolate set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Customizable: Swap out Peppermint Kisses for plain chocolate or other holiday-themed candies.
- Chill Dough (Optional): If the dough feels too soft, chill for 15 minutes before rolling into balls.