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Double Peppermint Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are made with crushed candy canes and topped with a cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppermint Sugar Cookies
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • dash of salt
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies optional
For the Peppermint Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • Crushed candy canes

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl or in stand mixer, cream together the butter, shortening and the sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the eggs, the vanilla, and the peppermint and beat a little longer.
  3. In a sperate bowl Combine the salt, cornstarch, baking powder and flour.
  4. Mix until all of the dry ingredients are well incorporated.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and continue to beat until all is well combined.
  6. If using crushed candy canes, fold them in now.
  7. Then chill the cookie dough for about an hour.
  8. When ready to bake, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  10. Scoop the chilled dough and form into balls by hand or with a cookie scoop.
  11. Bake for about 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges start to brown.
  12. Allow cookies to cool before frosting.
For Peppermint Frosting:
  1. In a large bowl cream together the butter and cream cheese.
  2. Add in the peppermint extract.
  3. Slowly add in the powdered sugar continuing to beat a little at a time until frosting forms.
  4. Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese frosting onto cooled cookies.
  5. Add crushed candy cane pieces on top for garnish and enjoy!

Notes

*Refrigerate until ready to serve.