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Cozy Peppermint Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

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These Cozy Peppermint Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting combine a tender sugar cookie base with a tangy, minty frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings and sweet treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, colored sugar sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly if desired.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are just starting to turn golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
  11. Mix in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and a pinch of salt. Adjust peppermint to taste.
  12. Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting over each cookie.
  13. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or colored sugar on top if desired.
  14. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth frosting. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting. If frosting is too soft, chill for 15 minutes before spreading.

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Keywords: peppermint sugar cookies, cream cheese frosting, holiday cookies, easy sugar cookies, peppermint extract, festive cookies, Christmas cookies

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