Description
Bake delightful Christmas peppermint sugar cookies perfect for holiday treats Discover this easy festive recipe to enjoy with friends and family
2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour1 teaspoon of baking soda½ teaspoon of salt1 cup of unsalted butter (softened)1 ½ cups of sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon of peppermint extract1 cup of crushed candy canes (optional)1 cup of chocolate chips (optional)Decorative icing (special garnish)Extra crushed candy canes (special garnish)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Mix in your egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract until everything is combined.Gradually add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden.Let them cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Decorate as desired. Notes
A family favorite Christmas cookie recipe featuring buttery sugar cookies with a hint of peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
