Peppermint Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Peppermint sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting are a delicious holiday treat that are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Here's a recipe that you can use to make your own:

Ingredients:

2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

For the cream cheese frosting:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
5. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in the crushed candy canes or peppermint candies.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the cream cheese frosting:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Beat in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until well combined.
4. Once the cookies have cooled completely, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
5. Sprinkle additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies on top of the frosting, if desired.

These peppermint sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting are a festive and delicious treat that everyone will love. Enjoy!

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