Peppermint Cookies - Mom On Timeout

June 2024 · 7 minute read
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Perfect Peppermint Cookies are a sweet and festive addition to your holiday celebrations! Made from scratch and studded with white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes, this easy Peppermint Cookie recipe is just the treat to complete your Christmas cookie trays!

Love peppermint cookies? Make sure to try my Peppermint Snowball Cookies, Peppermint Shortbread Cookies and this festive White Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bark!

Easy Peppermint Cookies

This easy Peppermint Cookie recipe is everything a Christmas cookie should be. Easy to make with bright, refreshing peppermint flavor, these cookies definitely deserve a spot in your baking lineup.

You’re going to love how easy these cookies are to make. They take very little prep time and require zero chilling! Simply whip up the cookie dough and pop the cookies in the oven.

The holidays simply wouldn’t be complete without these festive, satisfying, made from scratch Peppermint Cookies. I promise that the pepperminty and sweet combination in these cookies will keep you coming back for more! 

Why You’ll Love These Peppermint Cookies

More Holiday Cookies To Try

  • Thumbprint Cookies
  • Stained Glass Cookies
  • Whipped Shortbread Cookies
  • Grinch Cookies
  • Almond Joy Cookies
  • Peppermint Cookie Recipe Ingredients

    These peppermint cookies are so fun and festive and always the first to go on a dessert table! As always, you can find the full printable recipe with complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need…

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    How To Make Peppermint Cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  • With a mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Beat in the egg whites and peppermint extract until completely combined.
  • Whisk the all-purpose flour and baking soda together in a separate bowl.
  • Beat in flour mixture with with butter and sugar mixture just until combined.
  • Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy until just combined.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoon balls of dough, roll into balls and place on the prepared sheet pan, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set and starting to brown.
  • Allow cookies to cool for about 10 minutes before plating and serving.
  • Storage Information

    Store cooled peppermint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. You can also freeze these for a couple months if wrapped individually in plastic or aluminum foil. 

    To Freeze: Store cooled cookies in a freezer safe container for up to a month. Thaw to room temperature and enjoy!  If you want to make the cookie dough in advance, make the dough, transfer to an airtight, freezer safe ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Proceed with recipe as directed.

    Peppermint Cookie FAQs

    Can I add some decorations to these cookies?

    Peppermint cookies are a great holiday treat, which means that they call for some decoration! Try frosting these and decorate with some peppermint sprinkles.

    What other ways can I enjoy these cookies?

    A great way to eat these cookies is to crumble them with some ice cream. You can also make cookie sandwiches by filling the center with some peppermint frosting.

    How long do these cookies last?

    These cookies are good for about 4 days at room temperature. Make sure to store in an airtight container. To make further in advance, see instruction above for freezing.

    Trish’s Tips and Tricks

    More Christmas Cookies To Try

    Planning a baking session? These cookies are so much fun and incredibly delicious!

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  • Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Blossoms
  • Peppermint Snowball Cookies
  • Cookie Empanadas
  • Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
  • How To Make Peppermint Cookies

    White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    Perfect Peppermint Cookies are a sweet and festive addition to your holiday celebrations! Made from scratch and studded with white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes, this easy Peppermint Cookie recipe is just the treat to complete your Christmas cookie trays!

    Course Cookies, Dessert Cuisine American Keyword peppermint cookie recipe, peppermint cookies Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 8 minutes Servings 24 Calories 120kcal Author Trish – Mom On Timeout

    Ingredients

    Instructions

    Notes

    Storage Information Store cooled peppermint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. You can also freeze these for a couple months if wrapped individually in plastic or aluminum foil. To Freeze: Store cooled cookies in a freezer safe container for up to a month. Thaw to room temperature and enjoy!  If you want to make the cookie dough in advance, make the dough, transfer to an airtight, freezer safe ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Proceed with recipe as directed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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