Peppermint Crunch Red Velvet Cookies
The red velvet cupcake has just become a cookie! Peppermint Crunch Red Velvet Cookies bring a peppermint crunch and cookie sweetness to the holidays!
Servings: 32 cookies
Calories: 83kcal
Ingredients
COOKIES:
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt , NOT kosher salt
- 1 cup butter , at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tsp. red gel food color
PEPPERMINT TOPPING:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 4 tsp. warm water
- 1/16-1/8 tsp. peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes or starlight mint candy
Instructions
COOKIES:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Whisk together until blended.
- With mixer on medium speed beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, scraping the sides occasionally.
- Add egg and vanilla and beat until blended.
- Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating after each addition.
- Beat in red gel food color until combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart on baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until cookie is puffed and set.
- Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
PEPPERMINT TOPPING:
- Combine confectioners sugar, warm water and peppermint extract in small bowl, stirring until smooth and blended.
- Spread glaze over tops of cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
Makes 32 cookies
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg