Description
Festive, flavorful, and perfect for the holiday season, these peppermint sugar cookies are dipped in creamy white chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candies. A sweet and refreshing treat, they’re ideal for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a personal indulgence!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
All-purpose flour: 2 3/4 cups (344g)
Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted butter: 1 cup (227g), softened
Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
Large egg: 1
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Peppermint extract: 1/2 teaspoon
For the Topping:
White chocolate: 8 oz (225g), melted
Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes: 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form the Cookies:
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball gently.
- Bake:
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Melt the White Chocolate:
- Melt white chocolate in 20-second intervals in a microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Dip and Decorate:
- Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted white chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies before the chocolate sets.
Notes
Substitute white chocolate with dark or semi-sweet chocolate for variety.
Use gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly option.
Ensure utensils are dry when melting chocolate to prevent seizing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 24 cookies
