Peppermint Stars
Transform your holiday baking with these delightful Peppermint Stars—festive, buttery cookies infused with the refreshing flair of peppermint and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or edible gifts, these star-shaped treats are topped with crushed peppermint candies that melt into a shimmering glaze during baking, adding both flavor and visual charm. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients like flour, butter, and sugar, this recipe is beginner-friendly yet impressive enough for any occasion. Optional powdered sugar dusting gives these cookies a snowy, magical finish, making them the star of your dessert table. Bake up a batch of Peppermint Stars and spread the holiday cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg, large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 50 grams Crushed peppermint candies
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.
Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the dough and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Sprinkle a small amount of crushed peppermint candies over each star before baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to over-bake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra snowy effect.
Serve and enjoy! Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.2 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.7 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 1142 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.1 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 230.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
