As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to indulging in festive and delicious treats. Among the popular holiday cookies are peppermint crisscross cookies, which are known for their delightful blend of minty flavor and buttery texture. These cookies are often a favorite among both children and adults. If you're looking for a recipe to make these classic treats at home, you're in luck! In this article, we're sharing a collection of the best peppermint crisscross cookie recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. These recipes are carefully curated to provide you with a range of options, whether you prefer traditional or modern variations. Get ready to bake some delicious and festive peppermint crisscross cookies that will impress your family and friends!
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PEPPERMINT SPRITZ COOKIES
Crushed candy canes add a cheerful twist to these red and white swirled cookies.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 45 to 50 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- Beat the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the almond and vanilla extracts and egg and mix until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour and salt and mix until just combined.
- Remove a third of the dough to a flour-dusted surface and reserve. Add the candy canes to the dough left in the bowl and mix on low until just combined. Remove to a flour-dusted surface and fold with your hands until it comes together.
- Add the reserved dough back to the mixer bowl and add enough red gel food coloring until it is a vibrant red like a fire truck, about 10 drops. Mix on low until the dough is completely red. Remove to a flour-dusted surface and fold with your hands until it comes together.
- Tear off 2 Ping-Pong ball-size pieces of the white dough and add to the barrel of a cookie press; add 1 marble-size piece of the red dough. Repeat this pattern until the barrel is filled (you will not use all of the dough). Place a wreath disc onto the cookie press barrel according to the manufacturer's instructions. Press the cookies onto an ungreased baking sheet and set aside. Repeat 2 more times in the same pattern with the remaining dough.
- Bake 2 of the batches until the cookies are firm but not yet browning on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool the cookies for 1 minute on the baking sheets, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Bake the third batch and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
PEPPERMINT HOLIDAY COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat the butter and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg into butter mixture until completely incorporated. Mix flour and salt into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold crushed candy canes into the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Roll dough into balls 1 tablespoon at a time; arrange on baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until you have a smooth icing. Dip top of each cookie in the icing, Top with additional crushed candy cane, if desired. Set aside to let the icing dry, at least 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 56.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP CRISSCROSS COOKIES
This is my riff on Allrecipes' Best Chocolate Chip Cookies. I turned half the dough into a chocolate dough with white chips, then used a technique from my cookbook, Marbled, Swirled, and Layered, to put the two halves together in a crisscross way. I also sprinkled Maldon® salt on top, which helps cut the sweetness and adds an extra little crunch.
Provided by eatthelove
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes White Chocolate
Time 50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Put butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cream together with a mixer until butter clings to sides of bowl and is uniform in color, about 2 minutes. Mix in eggs 1 at a time, waiting until first is incorporated before adding second. Add 2 cups flour; mix on low speed until incorporated. (Dough will be very soft.)
- Divide dough roughly in half and transfer one half to a separate bowl. Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour into one half, then stir in semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Mix cocoa powder into other half, then stir in white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Roll a tablespoon of each dough into a ball and tap lightly on counter to create a flat bottom (see assembly shots at left). Press flat sides together to form a larger ball, then flatten into a half-dark, half-light disk. Cut disk in half with a knife, cutting perpendicular to dough seam. Flip one half over and then firmly press halves back together. You should have a disk with 4 alternating quarters. Repeat with remaining dough. Transfer to baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake until cookie edges start to turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on sheet 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 246.2 mg, Sugar 33.9 g
PEPPERMINT SUGAR COOKIES
These peppermint sugar cookies take my tastebuds right to winter. Their crisp, distinct taste reminds me of the peppermint bark I buy every holiday season. -Emily Hutchinson, The Hutch Oven
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and salt for 30 seconds. Add sugars; beat 1 minute. Add egg and extracts and mix to combine. , Combine dry ingredients; add to butter mixture. Mix just until dough forms. Cover and chill at least 15 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookie puffs up and is a dull matte on top but not browned, 6-8 minutes. Let stand 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WW AFRICAN DESSERT (4 POINTS)
Make and share this Ww African Dessert (4 Points) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Tropical Fruits
Time 15m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut each banana into fourths.
- Arrange the bananas in a greased 9-inch pie plate.
- Dot with butter.
- Drizzle with orange and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle with coconut and brown sugar.
- Bake at 370 degrees F for about 8-10 minutes (until the coconut is golden brown).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 53.5, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 29.2, Protein 1.8
CRUSHED PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE COOKIES
Chocolate cookies are studded with bits of crushed peppermint for a cookie that's as festive as it is sweet.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add sugar, both extracts, and eggs; mix on medium-low speed until combined. Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture. Stir in one-third of the candies. Refrigerate dough until firm, about 30 minutes (or wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight).
- Using a 1-inch ice cream scoop, form mounds of dough; dip tops into remaining candies to coat. Place cookies, candy sides up, on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through until just set, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
Tips:
- To make the dough easier to handle, chill it for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into strips. This will help to prevent the edges from becoming ragged.
- When crisscrossing the dough strips, be sure to alternate the direction of the strips. This will create a more even and attractive pattern.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. This will help to ensure that the cookies are cooked through without becoming overdone.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
These Peppermint Crisscross Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated to match any holiday or party theme. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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