Peppermint Drops

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened, no substitutes
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup miniature chocolate chip
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  2. Beat in remaining ingredients except food coloring. if your food coloring comes in a dropper - do 4 drops. Mix just until the dough has red swirls - then STOP.
  3. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until bottoms start to turn light brown.
  5. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
  6. If desired, dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and place on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

722 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 44.8g 57% DV
Carbs 55.8g 20% DV
Fiber 4.6g 16% DV
Sugar 11.5g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494mg 100% DV
Potassium 374.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 173.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 17mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 1620.5mg 100% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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