Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint

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.

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Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint

Prep Time

2 hrs

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

2 hrs 7 mins

 

Sugar cookie with crushed peppermint candy

Course: Cookie

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas cookies, Holiday cookies, sugar cookies, sugar cookies recipe, sugar cookies with peppermint candies

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 141 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. Cream butter and sugar together.
2. Add sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix
3. Mix in baking powder, baking soda and flour.
4. Place cookie dough on a piece of plastic wrap. Cover dough completely with wrap.
5. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
6. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
7. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shape. Place on baking sheet.
8. Sprinkle cookies with crushed peppermint candy.
9. Bake at 375 for 7-8 minutes.
10. Cool on a baking rack.

Nutrition Facts

Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 77mg 3%

Potassium 44mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 3.6%

Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 2.1%

Iron 3.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cookie dough recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Other holiday recipes you may want to try:

Cinnamon Rolls

Stuffed Mushrooms

Cranberry Nut Bars

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