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Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Peppermint sugar cookies bake until lightly golden, then receive a white chocolate coating and crushed candy topping.

$0.45per serving $
60 minstart to table
24servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 2 1/2 tbsp shortening
  • 1/3 cup peppermint bits or finely crushed candy canes

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the sugar and butter until creamy, then beat in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
  4. Stir in the dry mixture, scoop 24 portions onto the baking sheets, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Cool the cookies completely, then melt the white chocolate chips and shortening in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water.
  6. Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate, sprinkle with peppermint bits, and let the coating set for 15 minutes.

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