I am a big of all things sugar cookies and candy canes. Mixing these two together is the perfect combination for Christmas cookies. These cookies are buttery soft and the hint of peppermint and chocolate is just perfect (not too overwhelming). Enjoy!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour (or gluten-free flour)
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Bag of candy cane kisses (unwrapped)
1/2 cup sugar (in a seperate bowl)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Unwrap the candy cane kisses and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and beat until well mixed.
Roll dough into balls (about 2 TBSP per ball).
Roll balls in bowl of sugar, coat completely, and place on cooking sheet.
Using a glass cup, press the bottom of the glass to flatten each ball until it's about 1/4 in thick.
Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes.
Immediately press a candy cane kiss into the center of each cookie once removed from the oven.
Allow cookies (and kisses) to completely cool before storing.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
