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Christmas Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Delicious Christmas Peppermint Sugar Cookies for Holiday Cheer

Enjoy these delightful Christmas Peppermint Sugar Cookies, perfectly capturing holiday cheer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs no substitutions
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract use pure extract
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract use pure extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder no substitutions
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt essential for flavor
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar no substitutions
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with non-dairy option

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie cutters
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the mixture; combine until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring not to overmix.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface; cut out cookie shapes.
  7. Freeze the cut cookies for about 10 minutes before baking.
  8. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Beat unsalted butter until fluffy; add powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
  11. Decorate cooled cookies with frosting; add sprinkles or crushed candy canes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cookies cool completely before frosting to maintain a beautiful appearance.

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