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Peppermint Sugar Cookies

These Peppermint Sugar Cookies are a delightful combination of sweetness and minty freshness, perfect for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Mix-ins
  • 3/4 cup chopped peppermint candies
  • to taste Frosting (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder until well blended. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped peppermint candies gently.
Baking
  1. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Frost if desired once cooled.

Notes

For a healthier option, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze dough for up to three months.