Name: Peppermint Cookies with Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 2 h 37 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups butter (at room temperature); 2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 4 cups powdered sugar; Pinch of salt; 6 tablespoons heavy cream; crushed candy canes (for decoration)

Description

Delicious peppermint-flavored cookies topped with a creamy frosting and crushed candy canes.

Ingredients

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6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups butter (at room temperature)
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups sour cream
4 cups powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons heavy cream
crushed candy canes (for decoration)

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Instructions

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until it is fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the sour cream and the peppermint extract, mix well. Gradually start adding the dry ingredients, beating just until combined.
Divide the mixture in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Lightly flour a workspace, then turn out one half of the dough onto the counter. Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. Dough will be a little bit sticky, so use flour as needed to avoid sticking.
Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies just until set, and still pale, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack or to a piece of waxed paper on the counter to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until soft and fluffy. Add the peppermint extract. Start adding in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and beat until completely combined. Add the salt and the cream and beat until light and fluffy.
Frost each cookie and top with crushed candy canes.

Notes

For a more intense peppermint flavor, add additional peppermint extract to taste.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg