Soft Peppermint Sugar Cookies
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Soft, chewy sugar cookies flavored with peppermint and topped with creamy frosting and crushed candy canes. These festive treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or winter snacking.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 26- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 cup, melted and cooled)
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk (discard or save the white for another use)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup peppermint crunch sprinkles (see note 1, plus additional crushed peppermint for topping cookies if desired)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (see note 2)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup white sparkling sugar (or additional granulated sugar)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (full-fat, softened to room temperature)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 101M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 11m
- Sodium
- 139mg
- Total sugar
- 35g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 68mg
- Calcium
- 17mg
- Iron
- 0.56mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 139MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.