Description
These Peppermint Sugar Cookies are the ultimate festive treat! Soft, buttery cookies are topped with a fluffy peppermint buttercream and crushed candy canes for a refreshing, sweet crunch. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast treat, holiday party dessert, or anytime snack. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange or whipping up fun breakfast ideas, these cookies deliver both flavor and charm. With their vibrant pink frosting and cool minty kick, they’ll quickly become your favorite holiday cookie. Great for easy recipes, dinner ideas, or creative food ideas that bring a little joy to the season.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
½ teaspoon peppermint extract (for frosting)
1–2 drops red or pink food coloring (optional)
½ cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
1. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
4. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut into rounds.
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges just begin to turn golden.
7. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Beat butter for frosting until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Beat until fluffy.
9. Frost cooled cookies generously.
10. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top immediately.
Notes
Always chill your dough for at least 1 hour to keep the cookies from spreading.
Use crushed candy canes immediately after frosting so they stick.
Let cookies cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint sugar cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, mint cookies, christmas baking