Name: Festive Peppermint Crunch Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Cookies
Ingredients: 2-2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup peppermint crunch baking chips

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Ingredients for Peppermint Crunch Cookies

2-2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup peppermint crunch baking chips

Peppermint Cookie Directions

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.

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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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Festive Peppermint Crunch Cookies

Yield: 24

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Add a little crunch to regular shortbread with this simple recipe! Peppermint Crunch Cookes are the perfect sweet treat for a holiday snack.

Ingredients

2-2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup peppermint crunch baking chips

Instructions

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. Add baking chips and continue mixing on low until fully combined.
On wax paper or parchment paper, form dough into 12-14-inch log and freeze at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
Heat oven to 350° F.
Cut shortbread dough into 1/4-inch slices; bake 13-15 minutes on parchment-lined baking sheets.