Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint

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Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint candies are such a fun holiday cookie! These cookies are so easy to decorate! 

How do I decorate sugar cookies with crushed peppermint?

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.

Does this sugar cookie dough need to be chilled?

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.

I love baking cookies, especially during the holidays. Some other great recipes include Christmas Sugar Cookies, Bow Tie Cookies, Thumbprint Cookies, Chocolate Crinkles, Cranberry Cookies and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. 

If you are looking for a great collection of cookie cutters, here’s a fun one!

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

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Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Refrigeration Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 40 mins

 

Sugar cookie with crushed peppermint candy

Course: Cookie, Dessert

Cuisine: American

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

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 132 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 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.

Recipe Notes

Be certain to chill dough before rolling and cutting. 

Nutrition Facts

Sugar Cookies with Crushed Peppermint

Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)

Calories 132 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 13mg4%

Sodium 74mg3%

Potassium 38mg1%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 148IU3%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 16mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

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

Cookie dough recipe from Better Homes and Gardens