Peppermint Sugar Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup cane sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup melted white chocolate
• Peppermint candy (crushed)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the sugar and butter on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, or until combined. Add the water, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract, and beat for 1 more minute.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

   With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls using a spring-loaded cookie scoop. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden brown at the edges. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

6. 6

   Dip the cookies in melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint.