Peppermint Snowflake Cookies (Printer-Friendly Version)
Soft, buttery peppermint snowflake cookies topped with smooth icing and festive touches to brighten celebrations.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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255 g all-purpose flour
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5 g baking powder
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2 g salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 g unsalted butter, softened
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150 g granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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5 ml vanilla extract
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3 ml peppermint extract
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15 ml milk, as needed
→ Icing and Decoration
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120 g powdered sugar
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5-10 ml milk, adjustable for consistency
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2 ml vanilla extract
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2 ml peppermint extract
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White gel coloring, optional
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Red gel icing
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Green gel icing
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Crushed peppermint candies or sanding sugar
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
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In a separate bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately two minutes.
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Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the creamed mixture, stirring until fully combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently. Add milk as needed to achieve a pliable consistency.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to firm up.
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Set oven to 175°C. Lightly flour a clean surface for rolling the dough.
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Roll one dough disc to approximately 6 mm thickness. Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies evenly.
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Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set and pale, avoiding browning. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
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Mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract in a bowl until smooth and spreadable, adjusting milk or powdered sugar as needed. Add white gel coloring if desired.
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Spread or pipe icing onto cooled cookies. Use red and green gel icing to create festive patterns with a toothpick. Finish with a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies or sanding sugar.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. Thorough chilling helps maintain cookie shapes during baking.
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Use a light hand when rolling dough to prevent overworking, which can result in tough cookies.
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Cool cookies completely before icing to avoid melting and spreading.