It’s that time of year when I start to get a little obsessed with all things peppermint! One thing I love about seasonal foods, like peppermint-flavored treats, is that they are only around once a year so it gives you just one more thing to look forward to during that time of year.
Peppermint Frosting Sugar Cookies
Like fresh berries in the summer, pumpkin in the fall, carrot cake everything in the spring, and peppermint and eggnog during the winter. Another thing I look forward to during this time of year is the snow, call me crazy but I love it! After it snows and the sun comes out and glistens across the horizon, I just love the way the snow shines and sparkles and that blanket of white that covers everything is truly gorgeous. Each season has its perks and I’m grateful to live in a place that has four seasons. I may not be saying that come February though :).
These cookies were adapted from my favorite sugar cookie recipe, these Frosted Sugar Cookies here. They are similar to the Lofthouse-style cookies with just a little more chew to them. The sugar cookie dough has just a half teaspoon peppermint extract for a subtle, cool flavor. You could also stir in a handful of white chocolate chips for even more sweetness. They are oh-so-soft, and when they are enhanced with peppermint flavor and a cream cheese peppermint frosting amazing things happen! You’ll dream about these cookies. I’ve also enjoyed a dip or drizzle of white chocolate (just a quick melt needed!) with the peppermint crunch for decorating. They must be good because my husband said they are one of his new favorite things in the world!
Christmas Cookie Recipes
If you love sugar cookies and peppermint you simply have to try these! Consider them a holiday must this year! But in case you need to mix it up, here are a few other great holiday cookie recipes to try.
M&M Christmas Cookies Christmas Tree Cookies Italian Ricotta Christmas Cookies Linzer Cookies Eggnog Cookies
Happy cookie season!
