Peppermint Cookies with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:38:02 GMT

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer beat the butter, cream cheese, sugar, and egg until nice and frothy. About 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and peppermint extract and beat for 1 minute more.

Step 2

In a small bowl combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix them around so that all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 3

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat for about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. Dough will be a little sticky.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350 F and line insulated baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 6

Portion out dough balls with a cookie scoop or by heaping tablespoons and place 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Bake 12-14 minutes, edges should be very lightly browned.

Step 8

Cool on pan ten minutes then move to racks and allow to cool completely.

Step 9

In a medium-sized bowl (or your stand mixer) combine the butter and cream cheese. Beat for about 2 minutes.

Step 10

Add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and red food coloring. Mix for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.

Step 11

When cookies are cool and you are ready to decorate, unwrap the candy canes and place in a zipper plastic bag. Crush with a meat mallet.

Step 12

Spread 3-4 cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Repeat until all cookies are decorated.

Step 13

Note: Decorating a few at a time helps the candy cane stick to the frosting before it has a chance to dry.

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