Peppermint Kiss Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour.
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2 teaspoons baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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3/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup for garnish.
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2 eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse green sugar.
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse red sugar.
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36 Peppermint Kisses, unwrapped.
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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With an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Add the prepared dry ingredients to the wet mix until just combined.
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Divide dough in half. Add one tablespoon green sugar to one half and one tablespoon red sugar to other half, mixing to combine.
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Divide remaining 1/2 cup sugar into two bowls. Add 1 teaspoon green sugar to one bowl and 1 teaspoon red sugar to the other.
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Form 1-inch dough balls, roll in matching colored sugar, and place on cookie sheet. Gently press each to slightly flatten.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes.
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Cool 2-3 minutes, then top each cookie with a peppermint kiss, pressing slightly. Let cool completely before moving.
# Notes:
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Can use any colors of coarse sugar desired.
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Peppermint kisses melt easily, so wait until cookies are completely cool before moving.
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Store in airtight container.