As the holiday season approaches, the sweet scent of freshly baked cookies fills the air, inviting us to indulge in delightful treats. Sugar cookies are a classic favorite, but when you add a twist of peppermint, they become an irresistible holiday sensation. Let’s explore some delicious peppermint-infused sugar cookie recipes that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds!
Classic Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Peppermint Sugar Cookies from Lil' Luna
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Cream cheese, crushed candy canes, almond extract, food coloring, powdered sugar Total Time: 23 min.

Peppermint Sugar Cookies from Freutcake
Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: Crushed candy cane, cream, egg, all purpose flour Total Time: 32 min.

Peppermint Sugar Cookies from Life Love and Sugar
Rating: 5. Ingredients: White chocolate chips, brown sugar, peppermint extract, crushed peppermint, egg Total Time: 23 min.
Imagine biting into a soft, chewy sugar cookie that melts in your mouth, with a refreshing burst of peppermint flavor. This recipe combines the traditional taste of sugar cookies with crushed peppermint candies, creating a delightful crunch in every bite. What makes these cookies so popular is their perfect balance of sweetness and mintiness, making them the ultimate festive treat!
Ingredients: Sugar, butter, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, peppermint extract, and crushed peppermint candies.
Technique: Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, add the eggs and peppermint extract, then mix in the dry ingredients. After chilling the dough, roll it into balls, roll in crushed peppermint, and bake until golden.
Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies from In Bloom Bakery –
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Coconut oil, sweet chocolate chips, peppermint extract, egg, baking powder Total Time: 25 min.

White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies from Cooking Classy
Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: White chocolate, brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, peppermint extract, crushed peppermint Total Time: 1 hr 30 min.

Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Sugar Cookies from Life Love and Sugar
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Peppermint crunch, unsweetened cocoa powder, peppermint extract, eggs, baking soda Total Time: 1 hr 23 min.
Take your sugar cookies to the next level by dipping them in rich chocolate and sprinkling them with crushed peppermint! The smooth, velvety chocolate pairs perfectly with the sweet and minty flavors of the cookie, creating a delightful contrast. These cookies are not only delicious but also look like they came straight from a bakery, making them a stunning addition to your holiday cookie platter!
Ingredients: Basic sugar cookie ingredients plus semisweet chocolate and more crushed peppermint for topping.
Technique: Bake the sugar cookies as usual, then melt the chocolate and dip half of each cookie. Finish by sprinkling with crushed peppermint and let them cool on parchment paper.
Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars from The Baking ChocolaTess
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: 40 min Total Time: 40 min.
For those who love the simplicity of bar cookies, this recipe is a must-try! These peppermint sugar cookie bars are soft, chewy, and packed with minty goodness, all in a convenient bar form. They are super easy to make, and the festive presentation, topped with a drizzle of white chocolate and extra peppermint, makes them perfect for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients: Sugar, butter, flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, peppermint extract, and white chocolate for drizzling.
Technique: Mix the dough and spread it evenly in a baking dish. Bake until golden, then cool before cutting into bars and drizzling with melted white chocolate.
Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 10 min Total Time: 10 min.

Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Chocolate Ganache Filling from Rachel Cooks
Rating: 4.3. Ingredients: 38 min Total Time: 38 min.

Sugar Cookie Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches from A Latte Food
Ingredients: 2 h 10 min Total Time: 2 h 10 min.
These delightful cookie sandwiches are a fun way to enjoy the classic sugar cookie with a peppermint twist! Picture two soft sugar cookies filled with creamy peppermint frosting, creating a deliciously sweet and minty treat. They’re perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying as a special holiday snack!
Ingredients: Sugar, butter, flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, peppermint extract, and ingredients for a fluffy frosting like cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Technique: Bake your sugar cookies and let them cool completely. Whip up the creamy peppermint frosting and spread it between two cookies to create delightful sandwiches.
Peppermint Sugar Cookie Brittle

White Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies from Pitchfork Foodie Farms
Rating: 3.8. Ingredients: 1 h 15 min
If you’re looking for a unique twist on classic sugar cookies, this peppermint brittle is a game-changer! It combines the flavors of sugar cookies and peppermint bark into a crunchy, delightful treat. Easy to make and even easier to share, this brittle will be a hit at any holiday gathering!
Ingredients: Sugar, butter, flour, peppermint extract, and dark chocolate for drizzling.
Technique: Cook the sugar and butter to create a caramel-like base, mix in the flour and peppermint extract, then spread onto a baking sheet. Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate for a beautiful finish.