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Mint Blossom Cookies

Irresistible Mint Blossom Cookies for a Festive Treat

These Mint Blossom Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring soft chocolate topped with mint candies for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Enhances cookie puffiness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Peppermint Extract Avoid mixed extracts.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • a few drops Green Gel Food Coloring Optional.
For Coating and Topping
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for rolling.
  • 1/4 cup Green Sanding Sugar
  • 24 pieces Dark Chocolate Kisses or Similar Candies Use alternative chocolates if mint is unavailable.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mint Blossom Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract, blending until combined.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls, coating in granulated sugar followed by green sanding sugar.
  8. Place coated balls on baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes.
  9. Press a dark chocolate mint candy into the center of each cookie immediately after baking.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Let the cookies rest before serving to enhance the flavor and texture.

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