Description
A festive twist on the classic crinkle cookie, featuring a refreshing blend of peppermint and orange zest. These cookies are soft, chewy, and visually stunning with a dramatic powdered sugar crust.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, peppermint extract, red food coloring, and orange zest until well combined.
- Stir in the flour and baking powder on low speed until just combined; do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat oven to 350F. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until completely coated.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American