Peppermint Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Make a great holiday cookie with these Peppermint Cookies that can also be made gluten-free.
Author: Mommy Hates Cooking
Meal Type: Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 serving
Calories: 123 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1 - Simple Cookie Dough
- 1 Tsp - Peppermint Extract
- 2–3 Drop - Red Food Coloring
- Granulated Sugar
- Chocolate Almond Bark or Melting Chocolate
- Peppermint Candy Canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350*F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Add food coloring and peppermint extract to the prepared cookie dough mix.
- Roll into balls and place on a prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly press down each cookie ball using a flat bottom glass dipped in water.
- Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
- Remove to wire rack and cool completely.
- Crush peppermint in a resealable bag using a rolling pin.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip edge of the cookie into the chocolate and then add crushed peppermint.
- Set on a wire rack to fully harden.
- Store in an airtight container until serving.
Nutrition
Energy: 123 kcal | Total Fat: 5 g | Saturated: 2 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 1 g | Cholesterol: 6 mg | Total Carbs: 18 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 14 g | Proteins: 1 g | Sodium: 75 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 2 g
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