Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Get into the holiday spirit with these delightful peppermint sugar cookies! Their refreshing flavor and festive appearance make them a favorite for family gatherings and cookie swaps. This easy recipe blends classic sugar cookies with a twist of peppermint, creating a crunchy, chewy treat everyone will love. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying at home, these cookies are a sweet way to celebrate the season! #PeppermintCookies #HolidayBaking #FestiveTreats #CookieSwap #BakingJoy

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Ingredients

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon peppermint extract

½ cup crushed peppermint candies (plus extra for garnish)

1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)

2 tablespoons milk (for icing)

½ teaspoon peppermint extract (for icing)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).

Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Fold in Peppermint Candies: Gently fold in the crushed peppermint candies until evenly dispersed through the dough.

Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll it into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if necessary.

Decorate Cookies: Once the cookies are cool, drizzle the icing over each cookie and sprinkle with extra crushed peppermint candies.

Serve and Enjoy: Allow the icing to set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 24 cookies