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Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Frosted peppermint sugar cookies are a delightful holiday twist on Mom's BEST-LOVED cookies - perfect for Christmas!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 294 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  2. In a large bowl (or kitchen aid), cream butter, cream cheese, egg, powdered sugar, almond extract, and peppermint extract, until fluffy.
  3. In a separate smaller bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir until soft dough forms.
  4. Taking care not to handle the dough too much, roll out the dough to ⅜ inches thick and cut with a cookie cutter.
  5. Place on a greased pan, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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

% 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.