Description
Delightful red velvet cookies infused with refreshing peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to ensure even mix, and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by mixing softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar; add a splash of peppermint extract.
- Frost the cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
Best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint, red velvet, cookies, holiday, dessert