Step into the enchanting world of holiday baking with our Homemade Easy Peppermint Christmas Cookies! There’s a special kind of warmth that fills your home when these soft, buttery, mint-kissed treats emerge from the oven. Dressed in a creamy frosting and sparkling with crushed candy canes, these cookies aren’t just desserts – they’re edible memories waiting to be made. Perfect for gifting, holiday gatherings, or simply savoring a quiet moment with a cup of tea, this recipe from Homemade Cooking promises a joyful, stress-free experience for every baker.
Helpful Tips
- Chilling is Key: Resist the urge to skip chilling the dough! This vital step firms up the butter, ensuring your cookies hold their delightful festive shapes and don’t spread too thin in the oven.
- Proper Flour Measurement: For truly tender cookies, always spoon your flour into the measuring cup and level it off. Scooping directly can pack too much in, resulting in dry or crumbly results.
- Gentle Mixing Matters: Once you add the dry ingredients, mix only until just combined. Overmixing develops gluten, leading to a tougher cookie texture – we want tender and soft!
- Roll Evenly: Strive for a consistent 1/4-inch thickness when rolling out your dough. This guarantees even baking, so all your homemade cookies emerge perfectly golden.
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 Homemade Peppermint Christmas Cookies
Create delightful, homemade peppermint sugar cookies that melt in your mouth, ideal for festive celebrations and sharing with loved ones.
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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