Peppermint Sugar Cookies
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Peppermint Sugar Cookies
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Peppermint Sugar Cookies are a holiday must-have! Your Christmas cookie plate is simply not complete without this sweet and minty treat!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 ounces butter softened
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (as needed)
- peppermint candies crushed, for decorating
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Instructions
Cookies
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, shortening and sugar until fluffy.
- Add whole egg, egg white, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
- Sift in dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Transfer dough to an airtight container and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Once ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Scoop 1 tbsp of dough and roll into a ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, flatten dough ball into a ½-inch thick disc. Place on a cookies sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Bake 9-12 minutes. Bottom edges should not be browned. Remove from oven and cool 1-2 minutes on the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- In a bowl, cream together cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add peppermint extract. Slowing mix in powdered sugar. If the frosting is too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time.
- Frost completely cooled cookies. Sprinkle crushed peppermints on top of each cookie.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
58mg
(2%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
167IU
(3%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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