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Kris Kringle Crinkles

Kris Kringle Crinkles: Festive Cookies Bursting with Peppermint

Kris Kringle Crinkles are festive cookies bursting with peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract can substitute with vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for coating

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until combined and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate baking soda and flour slowly until just combined.
  4. Color the dough into portions with red and green food coloring, kneading until vibrant.
  5. Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for about 2 hours.
  6. Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 9-10 minutes until edges are crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for a week. Freeze for longer storage.

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