Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Peppermint Sugar Cookies are a fun and festive treat for any holiday table, cookie exchange, or given as an edible gift.

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: cookies

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Make the basic cookie dough if you don't have it already.
In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
Add the sugar and salt and beat until well combined.
Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
Gradually add the flour in batches and beat slowly until well combined.
Chill until ready to bake.In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy.
Make the peppermint cookie dough.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Crush peppermint candies in a resealable bag using a rolling pin.
Add food coloring and peppermint extract to basic cookie dough and mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Using a flat bottomed glass, lightly press down each cookie ball.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set and slightly golden brown. Remove pan and let cookies set for 1-2 minutes. Remove them and cool completely on a wire rack.
Dip the peppermint cookies.
Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl.
Dip edge of cookie into chocolate and immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
Set cookie on a wire rack until the chocolate is set.
Store in airtight container until ready to serve.

Make a few batches of basic cookie dough ahead of time you can make these as you like.
Feel free to form the dough into a log and chill. Slice and bake as you like instead of rolling into balls.
If dough sticks to bottom of the glass, sprinkle the ball with granulated sugar before pressing down.
Don’t over bake the cookies. Remove as soon as the edges start to brown.
Be sure to let the cookies set on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before trying to move them. This will help them keep their shape.