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Classic Peppermint Candy Sugar Cookies

Soft, buttery sugar cookies filled with crushed peppermint candies for the perfect festive holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.75 cup crushed peppermint candies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix well.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in crushed peppermint candies using a spatula.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.

Notes

For a bakery-style finish, sprinkle extra peppermint on top before baking.