Description
Delightful cookies combining rich red velvet and refreshing peppermint flavors, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, beating until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Mix in food coloring and peppermint extract.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until soft in the center.
- Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Frost with a mixture of powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix the dough and let the cookies cool properly before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, peppermint, red velvet, holiday baking, festive treats