Sugar cookies with a peppermint twist - this Peppermint Holiday Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe belongs in every kitchen for the holidays. Full of holiday flavor, these soft sugar cookies will be a hit all season long.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours35 minutesminutes
Servings 36cookies
Calories 290kcal
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
For the cookies:
6cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupbutterat room temperature
2cupsgranulated sugar
3large eggs
2teaspoonspeppermint extract
1 1/2cupssour cream
For the frosting:
1cupbutterat room temperature
1teaspoonpeppermint extract
4cupspowdered sugar
Pinchof salt
6tablespoonsheavy cream
crushed candy canesfor decoration
Instructions
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking sod and salt in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) beat the butter and sugar until it is fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the sour cream and the peppermint extract, mix well. Gradually start adding the dry ingredients, beating just until combined.
Divide the mixture in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Lightly flour a workspace, then turn out one half of the dough onto the counter. Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. Dough will be a little bit sticky, so use flour as needed to avoid sticking.
Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies just until set, and still pale, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack or to a piece of waxed paper on the counter to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until soft and fluffy. Add the peppermint extract. Start adding in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and beat until completely combined. Add the salt and the cream and beat until light and fluffy.
Frost each cookie and top with crushed candy canes.
Notes
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.