Description
Delightful biscuits infused with peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, and peppermint extract. Beat lightly.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in half of the crushed candy canes, reserving the rest for topping.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled slightly, drizzle a glaze over the biscuits and sprinkle with the remaining crushed candy canes.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Chill the butter for best results and ensure your baking powder is fresh for proper rising.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Peppermint, Holiday, Biscuits, Cookies, Dessert