Peppermint Crunch Cookies [with Video]

Peppermint Crunch Cookies bring together buttery shortbread and festive peppermint flavor in a simple slice-and-bake cookie that feels extra special without being complicated.

The tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture pairs perfectly with crunchy peppermint baking chips, making them ideal for holiday cookie trays, gift boxes or a cozy baking day at home.

They’ll quickly become part of your Christmas Cookies Recipes baking.

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With minimal prep and a freezer-friendly dough, this recipe delivers classic holiday flavor in an easy, stress-free way.

Why You’ll Love This Cookie Recipe

This peppermint shortbread recipe is a festive favorite that delivers classic holiday flavor with minimal effort.

• Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture: The rich shortbread base bakes up tender and perfectly crumbly.
• Festive peppermint flavor: Peppermint crunch chips add just the right amount of holiday flair and sweetness.
• Slice-and-bake convenience: The dough log makes prepping and baking quick and stress-free.
• Perfect for gifting: These cookies look and taste special, making them ideal for cookie exchanges and gift boxes.
• Simple ingredient list: Straightforward ingredients come together for impressive results.

This peppermint shortbread recipe is an easy, festive treat that belongs on every holiday cookie tray.

A special thanks to Rachel Gurk of “Rachel Cooks” on behalf of Milk Means More for this Christmas cookie recipe.

Peppermint Crunch Cookies Ingredients

These winter wonderland peppermint shortbread cookies will get everyone talking!

• butter
• powdered sugar
• pure vanilla extract
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• peppermint crunch baking chips

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

These peppermint shortbread cookies come together with simple ingredients and a crisp, buttery texture that’s perfect for slicing and baking.

Kitchen tools you’ll need:

• Stand mixer with paddle attachment: to cream the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt smoothly.
• Measuring cups and spoons: for accurately measuring all ingredients.
• Rubber spatula: to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and fold in the baking chips.
• Wax paper or parchment paper: to shape and wrap the dough log for chilling.
• Baking sheets: to bake the shortbread slices evenly.
• Parchment paper: to line the baking sheets and prevent sticking.
• Sharp knife: to slice the chilled dough into even rounds.
• Oven mitts: for safely removing hot baking sheets from the oven.
• Cooling rack: to allow cookies to cool evenly after baking.

With these tools on hand, you’ll be ready to slice, bake and enjoy perfectly crisp peppermint shortbread cookies.

How to Make Peppermint Crunch Cookies

Step 1: In stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix on low until combined.

Step 2: Add baking chips and continue mixing on low until fully combined.

Step 3: On wax paper or parchment paper, form dough into 12-14-inch log and freeze at least 30 minutes, or until firm.

Step 4: Heat oven to 350° F.

Step 5: Cut shortbread dough into 1/4-inch slices; bake 13-15 minutes on parchment-lined baking sheets.

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