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Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Peppermint Shortbread Cookies for a Cozy Holiday Treat

Delight in Peppermint Shortbread Cookies that celebrate the holiday season with a buttery texture and refreshing flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 2/3 cup white sugar can substitute with confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla powder or vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour proper measurement is essential
  • 3/4 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips do not substitute with crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • cookie cutters

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla powder and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until the dough comes together.
  5. Fold in the Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips.
  6. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  7. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes.
  8. Transfer to the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal results, chill the dough to facilitate easier rolling and cutting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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