Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup crushed candy canes (for decoration)
Directions
Make the dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
Shape the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press candy cane pieces into each cookie.
Bake: Cook for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Decorate: Once cooled, sprinkle with additional crushed candy canes.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal per cookie
