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A tray of Easy Christmas Peppermint Sugar Cookies with white chocolate drizzle and crushed candy canes
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Easy Christmas Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 4 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; beat until fully incorporated.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into 1-inch balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set but not browned.
  • Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until smooth.
  • Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes before the chocolate sets.