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Description
Delicate peppermint cookies topped with a smooth buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (for frosting)
- Crushed peppermint candies, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in peppermint extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, in a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Beat in milk and peppermint extract until light and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add more peppermint extract to both the cookies and frosting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg