Peppermint Kiss Cookies: A Festive Holiday Treat!

Cream the Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and mix until well combined.

Mix in Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Shape the Cookies:

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll each ball in red or green colored sugar for a festive look. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake the Cookies:

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Remove the cookies from the oven.

Add the Peppermint Kisses:

Immediately press a peppermint kiss candy into the center of each cookie while they’re still warm. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

Tips:

Make sure the peppermint kiss candies are completely unwrapped before you start baking, so you can add them quickly while the cookies are still warm.

If you want to prevent the peppermint kisses from melting too much, you can freeze the candies for a few minutes before adding them to the cookies.