It’s not too late to make Christmas cookies! If you are still looking for a great one to bake, then you must bake these sugar cookies with crushed peppermint candies!
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.
These sugar cookies are easy to make and decorate. However, you do need to plan ahead just a bit. Since this is a rolled dough, it does need to be refrigerated for at least an hour before rolling it out. Otherwise the dough will be too soft and sticky.
Sugar cookie with crushed peppermint candy
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 whole egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 10 peppermint candies crushed
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Cream butter and sugar together.
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Add sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix
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Mix in baking powder, baking soda and flour.
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Place cookie dough on a piece of plastic wrap. Cover dough completely with wrap.
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Refrigerate for at least one hour.
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Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
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Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shape. Place on baking sheet.
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Sprinkle cookies with crushed peppermint candy.
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Bake at 375 for 7-8 minutes.
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Cool on a baking rack.
Cookie dough recipe from Better Homes and Gardens
Other holiday recipes you may want to try:
Chocolate Covered Pretzels Sticks
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28 Comments
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen}
December 21, 2015 at 5:57 amSuch adorable little cookies! I love the festive sprinkle of candy canes 🙂
Kathy
December 21, 2015 at 6:56 amCandy canes are so great in so many ways! They add the perfect touch to these cookies!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
December 21, 2015 at 6:23 amI 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! 🙂
Kathy
December 21, 2015 at 6:57 amI agree….they just seem to melt in your mouth. You’ll love the peppermint candies on these cookies…perfect combination!
Lori from LL Farm
December 21, 2015 at 8:55 amI love how you incorporate the crushed candy into the dough before you bake them…yum! Merry Christmas!
Kathy
December 21, 2015 at 11:43 amThe peppermint gets all melty on top of the cookie.
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker
December 21, 2015 at 10:48 amThese are SO cute and festive! I made sugar cookies this weekend and wish I had the foresight to add crushed peppermint!
Kathy
December 21, 2015 at 11:42 amAll you need to do is bake another batch!
Meghan | Fox and Briar
December 21, 2015 at 11:06 amLove the addition of peppermint here! I am a huge peppermint fan, and these look like some sugar cookies that I would want to eat!
Kathy
December 21, 2015 at 11:43 amPeppermint is so yummy!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland
December 21, 2015 at 1:51 pmI 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!
Kathy
December 21, 2015 at 1:57 pmThe candy does just melt and puddle a bit. But when the cookie cools it returns to crunchy.
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
December 21, 2015 at 3:45 pmWhat a great idea and I love that they aren’t covered in overly sweet icing! Lovely blog!
Kathy
December 21, 2015 at 4:38 pmThanks, Tricia! I like sweet, but I’m with you on too much icing…it does not always equal a good thing.
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness
December 21, 2015 at 4:23 pmI am obsessed with peppermint right now! I bought a whole bunch of crushed candy canes, and am dying to use them!
Kathy
December 21, 2015 at 4:39 pmThis sounds like the perfect cookie for you!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
December 21, 2015 at 6:44 pmIt’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 🙂
Kathy
December 22, 2015 at 4:56 amYou are so right! I need to stop thinking they are done when Christmas is over!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
December 21, 2015 at 7:24 pmSugar cookies are the best! I really love them with frosting, but this crushed peppermint sounds like a delicious and unique idea! Merry Christmas!
Kathy
December 22, 2015 at 4:53 amI will have to make some with frosting just for you! 🙂
Jess @ Sweetest Menu
December 21, 2015 at 8:11 pmOooh these cookies are gorgeous! I just love the scattering of peppermints too. What a lovely holiday treat!
Kathy
December 22, 2015 at 4:53 amThanks, Jess!
Ashley
December 22, 2015 at 8:48 amThese cookies are so adorable!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!!
Kathy
December 22, 2015 at 3:10 pmThanks, Ashley! Happy Holidays to you!!!
Amelia
December 23, 2015 at 1:14 amHi Kathy, your sugar cookies with peppermint topping look addictive. Nice pictures and thanks fro sharing your recipe.
Have a nice day,regards.
Amelia
Kathy
December 23, 2015 at 4:20 amThey are addictive!
Rachel @ Bakerita
December 23, 2015 at 7:54 amThese cookies are so cute!! I love that you added the peppermint too.
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