Festive Peppermint Frosted Cookies – Soft, Buttery & Perfect for the Holidays!
If you’re looking for a holiday cookie recipe that’s soft, buttery, and bursting with refreshing peppermint flavor, these Peppermint Frosted Cookies are a must-try! Topped with creamy peppermint frosting and colorful sprinkles, they’re perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or just cozy winter treats.
📋 Ingredients
Cookies:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Red or pink gel food coloring (optional)
- Holiday sprinkles or crushed peppermint candies
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, vanilla, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost & Decorate: Frost cooled cookies generously and sprinkle with holiday decorations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
💡 Tips
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra holiday flair, use crushed peppermint candies instead of sprinkles.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
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Soft Peppermint Frosted Cookies – Easy Holiday Recipe