While our slow cookers are busy creating savory feasts and heartwarming stews, sometimes you crave that quick, delightful touch of homemade sweetness. These Simple Festive Peppermint Sugar Cookies are your answer! Imagine soft, buttery cookies kissed with a refreshing peppermint note, all crowned with creamy frosting and a sparkling sprinkle of crushed candy canes. They are the ultimate no-fuss holiday treat, ideal for when you want a magical dessert without turning away from your trusty slow cooker. Perfect for cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or a cozy evening when dinner is already taken care of!
Helpful Tips
- Chill for Perfection: That chilling step isn’t just a suggestion; it’s the secret to perfectly formed cookies. It helps the butter solidify, ensuring your festive shapes hold their charm without spreading excessively in the oven.
- Precision in Flour: For that melt-in-your-mouth texture, accurately measure your flour. Spoon it into your measuring cup and level it gently; scooping directly can compact it, leading to a dry dough.
- Gentle Hand with Dough: Once the dry ingredients are added, mix just until combined. Overmixing develops gluten, which can lead to a tougher cookie, and we’re aiming for tender bliss!
- Uniform Rolling: Strive for an even 1/4-inch thickness when rolling out your dough. This consistency guarantees all your cookies bake evenly, preventing some from browning too quickly while others remain pale.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (or heavy cream) (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Crushed candy canes, for sprinkling
Simple Festive Peppermint Sugar Cookies for Holidays
Craft delightful, festive peppermint sugar cookies with ease, the perfect sweet finish to any slow-cooked holiday meal or gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (or heavy cream) (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Crushed candy canes, for sprinkling
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