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Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bites

Delicious Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bites for Holiday Joy

These Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bites are a festive delight, perfect for the holiday season filled with creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 batch The Best Sugar Cookie Dough Consider using store-bought sugar cookie dough to save time.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Peppermint Extract Can be omitted for a classic cookie taste.
For the Peppermint Frosting
  • 1 batch Best Peppermint Buttercream Frosting A luscious topping that elevates these cookies.
For the Topping
  • Candy Canes crushed Adds a festive crunch and vibrant color.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cookie cutter
  • baking sheet
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dough: Make a half-batch of sugar cookie dough, cream butter and sugar, add peppermint extract, and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll and Cut: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough, cut with cookie cutter, and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake: Bake for 3-4 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheet briefly then transfer to wire rack.
  4. Cool Cookies: Let cookies cool completely on wire rack.
  5. Make Frosting: Combine butter, powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract in a mixing bowl until creamy.
  6. Decorate Cookies: Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies using a piping bag.
  7. Add Toppings: Sprinkle crushed candy canes over frosted cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks; freeze without frosting for up to 3 months.

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