Get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of holiday baking! Our Festive Easy Peppermint Christmas Cookies are a dream come true for anyone looking to add a touch of minty cheer to their seasonal spread. These melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies, infused with a refreshing hint of peppermint and crowned with a luscious frosting and sparkly candy cane bits, are incredibly simple to prepare. Perfect for impressing guests, sharing at a cookie swap, or simply enjoying a cozy moment with loved ones, this recipe promises delicious results with minimal fuss, living up to the ‘Delicious Easy Cooking’ name!
Helpful Tips
- 1. Chilling the dough is your secret weapon! This step is essential for firm cookies that hold their shape beautifully in the oven, preventing any unwanted spreading.
- 2. For perfectly tender cookies, master the flour measurement. Spoon your flour into the cup and level it off; don’t scoop directly, as this often adds too much flour, leading to dry results.
- 3. Resist the urge to overmix! Once the dry ingredients are just incorporated, stop. Overworking the dough can activate gluten, making your cookies tough instead of delightfully soft.
- 4. Consistency is key for even baking. Roll your dough to an even 1/4-inch thickness across the board. This ensures all your festive shapes bake uniformly and prevents some from burning while others remain undercooked.
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
Festive Easy Peppermint Christmas Cookies
Create delightful, festive peppermint sugar cookies that are simple to make and perfect for any holiday celebration.
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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