Transform your holiday season into a delightful baking adventure with these incredibly easy Christmas Peppermint Sugar Cookies! On Everyday Easy Meals, we believe festive treats shouldn’t be complicated. These soft, buttery cookies, infused with refreshing peppermint and crowned with a luscious frosting and candy cane sparkle, are pure joy. They’re perfect for adding a touch of homemade magic to your celebrations, impressing at cookie swaps, or simply enjoying a cozy evening. Get ready for stress-free, delicious holiday memories!
Helpful Tips
- 1. Chilling is Your Friend: A quick chill in the fridge helps these cookies hold their beautiful shapes and prevents them from spreading too much. Don’t skip this easy step!
- 2. The Flour Secret: For perfectly soft cookies, measure your flour accurately. Spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off – never scoop directly from the bag, as this can add too much and make your cookies dry.
- 3. Gentle Mixing Matters: Overmixing the dough can lead to tough cookies. Mix only until the flour streaks disappear for that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- 4. Roll ‘Em Evenly: Aim for a consistent 1/4-inch thickness when rolling out your dough. This simple trick ensures all your cookies bake perfectly and evenly.
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
Easy Christmas Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Discover the joy of simple holiday baking with these incredibly easy peppermint sugar cookies, a perfect festive treat for any occasion.
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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