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Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Peppermint Sugar Cookies are a holiday must-have! Your Christmas cookie plate is simply not complete without this sweet and minty treat!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

Cookies
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  1. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, shortening and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add whole egg, egg white, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
  3. Sift in dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Transfer dough to an airtight container and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  5. Once ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  6. Scoop 1 tbsp of dough and roll into a ball.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Frost completely cooled cookies. Sprinkle crushed peppermints on top of each cookie.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.