Peppermint Holiday Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets, or line with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until completely incorporated.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mix in flour and salt to form a soft dough. Fold in crushed candy canes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 1 inch apart onto prepared baking sheets.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, 8 to 10 minutes more.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Meanwhile, make the icing: Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until smooth.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Dip the top of a cookie into icing, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Repeat with remaining cookies. Allow icing to set before serving, at least 5 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (36 servings total)