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Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Delicious Peppermint Sugar Cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and refreshing minty flavor, perfect for family gatherings and festive occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened but not melted.
  • 1.5 cups white sugar
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
Additions
  • 0.75 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • to taste Frosting (for decoration)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until well incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, feel free to add a simple frosting for decoration!

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months. Layer with parchment paper to avoid sticking.