The holidays are a time for creating cherished memories, and what better way to do that than with the delightful aroma of freshly baked cookies filling your home? Our Family Flavor Peppermint Sugar Cookies are an absolute dream – tender, buttery, with that perfect kiss of mint, all crowned with a luscious frosting and sparkling candy cane crunch. This isn’t just a recipe; it’s an invitation to start a beloved family tradition, perfect for little hands to help with, joyous cookie decorating, or simply sharing a sweet moment together. We’ve made it wonderfully simple so you can savor the magic, not the stress, of holiday baking!
Helpful Tips
- 1. The Chilling Secret: Don’t rush this step! Giving your dough a good chill helps the butter firm up, ensuring your adorable cookie shapes stay perfectly defined in the oven. It’s the key to no-spread success!
- 2. Flour Power Precision: For truly tender cookies, measure your flour with care. Spoon it into your measuring cup and level it off rather than scooping directly. This avoids extra flour that can make cookies dry.
- 3. Gentle Mixing is Best: Once you add the flour, mix just until everything comes together. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, and we want them perfectly soft and melt-in-your-mouth!
- 4. Roll with Evenness: Aim for a consistent 1/4-inch thickness when rolling out your dough. This little trick ensures all your cookies bake evenly, so no one gets a burnt edge while another is still pale.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (or heavy cream) (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Crushed candy canes, for sprinkling
Simple Festive Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Create heartwarming memories this holiday season with these irresistibly soft peppermint sugar cookies, ideal for family celebrations and sharing joy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (or heavy cream) (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Crushed candy canes, for sprinkling
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