Description
Delightfully soft and buttery biscuits infused with peppermint and sprinkled with crushed candy canes, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk and peppermint extract until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
- Allow the biscuits to cool before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with more crushed candy canes.
Notes
Use cold butter for flakier biscuits and avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peppermint, biscuits, cookies, holiday, dessert, festive