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Soft and Chewy Peppermint Sugar Cookies

These delightful Soft and Chewy Peppermint Sugar Cookies, perfect for the holiday season, feature a soft, chewy texture coated in sugary crystals and crushed peppermint.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) Make sure butter is at room temperature.
  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar This is for the dough.
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
Mix-ins
  • ½ cup crushed peppermints (or candy canes) For easier crushing, place in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar (for rolling)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer to beat together the softened butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add in the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, then beat on medium speed until well incorporated.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients on low speed until just combined. Fold in the crushed peppermint pieces.
Chilling and Baking
  1. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Remove the chilled dough and portion it into tablespoon-sized balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  4. Roll each cookie dough ball in granulated sugar to coat.
  5. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies pair perfectly with hot chocolate or tea, and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.