Description
Peppermint Sugar Cookie Recipe for soft, buttery cookies with a festive peppermint twist and creamy frosting. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays or edible gifts. Make a batch today!
Ingredients
Cookies:
3/4 cup butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Frosting:
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint flavor
Crushed candy canes (for topping)
Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, sugar, powdered sugar, egg, almond extract, and peppermint extract until light and fluffy.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll and cut: Gently roll out the dough to about 3/8 inch thickness. Cut into festive shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake: Arrange the cookies on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and set. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract together until smooth and spreadable. Add more milk as needed for desired consistency. Tint with food coloring if using.
- Decorate: Once cookies are cool, frost generously and top with crushed candy canes.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
No chilling required, but you can make the dough ahead and refrigerate or freeze.
Crush candy canes in a food processor for a fine, even texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 33g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 2g