Peppermint Sugar Cookies
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Peppermint Sugar Cookies
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Frosted peppermint sugar cookies are a delightful holiday twist on Mom's BEST-LOVED cookies - perfect for Christmas!
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Ingredients
Cookie
- ¾ cups Butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ⅓ cup Butter, softened
- 4½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint flavor
- Crushed candy canes
- Food Coloring
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- In a large bowl (or kitchen aid), cream butter, cream cheese, egg, powdered sugar, almond extract, and peppermint extract, until fluffy.
- In a separate smaller bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir until soft dough forms.
- Taking care not to handle the dough too much, roll out the dough to ⅜ inches thick and cut with a cookie cutter.
- Place on a greased pan, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
- While baking, mix butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract with a hand mixer. Slowly add more milk if the frosting is too thick.
- Frost cooled cookies and, if desired, sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store the dough. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 days or place or freeze for 3 months. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
- Store. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frosted, allow frosting to set, and separate layers with wax or parchment paper.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
157mg
(7%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
400IU
(8%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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