Description
Peppermint sugar cookies bring festive cheer right to your kitchen counter. Crisp edges and cool mint make these treats perfect for sharing with friends during holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Sift 2 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt together in a medium bowl until evenly mixed.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar in a mixer for 3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Blend 2 tsp vanilla extract and ½ tsp peppermint extract into the butter mixture until smooth.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold ½ cup crushed candy canes into your cookie dough.
- Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour to help it firm up.
- Heat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and roll each one in ¼ cup powdered sugar.
- Position cookie balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn light golden.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes after removing from oven.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional crushed candy canes on top for extra festive look.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing cookie spread and maintaining a perfect round shape.
- Crush candy canes finely for a smoother texture and more even peppermint flavor throughout the cookies.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure a smooth, well-blended cookie dough that combines easily.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to keep the same soft, tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg