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Soft and Chewy Peppermint Sugar Cookies

These delightful peppermint sugar cookies are perfectly soft, wonderfully chewy, and bursting with a refreshing minty flavor. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a festive treat any time of year.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Peppermint extract
For Rolling
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup Crushed peppermint candies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and crushed peppermint candies. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the sugar-peppermint mixture to coat.
  8. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra peppermint flavor, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and a tiny drop of peppermint extract.