Peppermint Holiday Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    36 cookies

  • Calories

    290 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Peppermint Holiday Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

Sugar cookies with a peppermint twist - this Peppermint Holiday Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe belongs in every kitchen for the holidays. Full of holiday flavor, these soft sugar cookies will be a hit all season long.

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Ingredients

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For the cookies:

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Crushed candy canes for decoration
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Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking sod and salt in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) beat the butter and sugar until it is fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.  Add the sour cream and the peppermint extract, mix well.  Gradually start adding the dry ingredients, beating just until combined.
  3. Divide the mixture in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  5. Lightly flour a workspace, then turn out one half of the dough onto the counter. Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. Dough will be a little bit sticky, so use flour as needed to avoid sticking.
  6. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies just until set, and still pale, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack or to a piece of waxed paper on the counter to cool completely.
  7. To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until soft and fluffy. Add the peppermint extract. Start adding in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and beat until completely combined. Add the salt and the cream and beat until light and fluffy.
  8. Frost each cookie and top with crushed candy canes.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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