Description

Amish Sugar Cookies with Peppermint Icing are soft, tender cookies with a festive holiday twist. They feature a melt-in-your-mouth texture, cool peppermint flavor, and a topping of crushed peppermint candies—perfect for cookie swaps or holiday snacking.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup powdered sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon peppermint extract

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

For the Icing:

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon peppermint extract

2–3 tablespoons whole milk

2–2½ cups powdered sugar

For Garnish:

½ cup crushed peppermint candies

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until well blended.
Add eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract and mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Using a mini cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake 8–12 minutes or until bottoms and edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the icing, whisk melted butter, vanilla, peppermint extract, and milk until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
Frost cooled cookies with icing and immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Let icing set before storing.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough—just mix until combined for soft cookies.

Skip peppermint extract for a classic vanilla version.

Cookies can be frozen frosted or unfrosted—use parchment between layers.

Add a slice of bread to the storage container to keep cookies soft longer.

Swap peppermint garnish with sprinkles, shaved chocolate, or leave plain.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg