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Published: Dec 21, 2015 · Modified: Nov 28, 2021 by Kathy

Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint

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A stack of star shaped cookies.

Melt in your mouth sugar cookies topped with peppermint candies! These cookies are perfect for adding to your Christmas cookie tray!

Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint candies are such a fun holiday cookie and are a perfect cookie for kids to help with decorating!

Star shaped cookies topped with peppemint candies.

A delicious cookie

Making Christmas cookies is a tradition in our house. I like to make a variety of cookies to share or to keep to ourselves!

These sugar cookies with crushed peppermint candies are easy peasy to make! The decorating is all done with the peppermint candies. The candies are crushed and then sprinkled over the dough before baking.

As the cookies bake, the candy melts right into the cookies. Each bite is filled with the delicious peppermint taste!

You might also want to check out Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. They are also topped with crushed candy canes.

Cookie dough cut into star shapes.

Decorating the cookies

Peppermint candies are crushed and added before baking. The candy melts into the cookies and makes a festive decoration and adds a delicious taste!

I use either candy canes or round peppermint candies. Use whatever you have on hand. Just unwrap candies, place in a plastic bag and crush. I like some chunks but I also like to use all the fine sugary pieces too.

Cookie dough cut out into star shapes on a baking sheet.

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Check out this peppermint ice cream! It would be perfect with these cookies!

A stack of star shaped sugar cookies.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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Star shaped cookies topped with peppemint candies.

Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint

Kathy Berget
Sugar cookie with crushed peppermint candy
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 132 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Rolling Pin
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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 10 peppermint candies (crushed)

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugar together.
    ½ cup butter, 1 cup sugar
  • Add sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix
    ½ cup sour cream, 1 whole egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
    1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 2 ½ cups flour, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Place cookie dough on a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap dough completely with wrap.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately ¼ inch thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shape. Place on baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle cookies with crushed peppermint candy.
    10 peppermint candies
  • Bake at 375 for 7-8 minutes.
  • Cool on a baking rack.

Notes

Be certain to chill dough before rolling and cutting. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 148IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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Cookie dough recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

 

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    December 23, 2015 at 7:54 am

    These cookies are so cute!! I love that you added the peppermint too.

    Reply
  2. Amelia says

    December 23, 2015 at 1:14 am

    Hi Kathy, your sugar cookies with peppermint topping look addictive. Nice pictures and thanks fro sharing your recipe.

    Have a nice day,regards.
    Amelia

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 23, 2015 at 4:20 am

      They are addictive!

      Reply
  3. Ashley says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:48 am

    These cookies are so adorable!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 22, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks, Ashley! Happy Holidays to you!!!

      Reply
  4. Jess @ Sweetest Menu says

    December 21, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    Oooh these cookies are gorgeous! I just love the scattering of peppermints too. What a lovely holiday treat!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 22, 2015 at 4:53 am

      Thanks, Jess!

      Reply
  5. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    December 21, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Sugar cookies are the best! I really love them with frosting, but this crushed peppermint sounds like a delicious and unique idea! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 22, 2015 at 4:53 am

      I will have to make some with frosting just for you! 🙂

      Reply
  6. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

    December 21, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    It's never too late for Christmas cookies. I'll make them in July too because I love sugar cookies and don't care. lol! Love the peppermint on top and it makes them so pretty and festive for the holidays! Merry Christmas to you and your family Kathy 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 22, 2015 at 4:56 am

      You are so right! I need to stop thinking they are done when Christmas is over!

      Reply
  7. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says

    December 21, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    I am obsessed with peppermint right now! I bought a whole bunch of crushed candy canes, and am dying to use them!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 21, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      This sounds like the perfect cookie for you!

      Reply
  8. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    December 21, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    What a great idea and I love that they aren't covered in overly sweet icing! Lovely blog!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 21, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks, Tricia! I like sweet, but I'm with you on too much icing...it does not always equal a good thing.

      Reply
  9. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    December 21, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I just finished baking my favorite shortbread cookies mixed with crushed candy canes, I love the combination. My candy stayed kind of crunchy instead of melty --- but it made a delicious combination!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 21, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      The candy does just melt and puddle a bit. But when the cookie cools it returns to crunchy.

      Reply
  10. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    December 21, 2015 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Love the addition of peppermint here! I am a huge peppermint fan, and these look like some sugar cookies that I would want to eat!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 21, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Peppermint is so yummy!

      Reply
  11. Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker says

    December 21, 2015 at 10:48 am

    These are SO cute and festive! I made sugar cookies this weekend and wish I had the foresight to add crushed peppermint!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 21, 2015 at 11:42 am

      All you need to do is bake another batch!

      Reply
  12. Lori from LL Farm says

    December 21, 2015 at 8:55 am

    I love how you incorporate the crushed candy into the dough before you bake them...yum! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 21, 2015 at 11:43 am

      The peppermint gets all melty on top of the cookie.

      Reply
  13. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    December 21, 2015 at 6:23 am

    5 stars
    I have a weakness for sugar cookies.. they are just so gosh darn delicious! But with crushed peppermint on top!? YESSS! I have been eating peppermint all the things, so I MUST add these cookies to my list! Cheers, my friend! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 21, 2015 at 6:57 am

      I agree....they just seem to melt in your mouth. You'll love the peppermint candies on these cookies...perfect combination!

      Reply
  14. Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says

    December 21, 2015 at 5:57 am

    Such adorable little cookies! I love the festive sprinkle of candy canes 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 21, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Candy canes are so great in so many ways! They add the perfect touch to these cookies!

      Reply
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