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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Published: Dec 10, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

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    Peppermint shortbread cookies are a refreshing tasting buttery shortbread cookie with crushed peppermint candies in every bite. Dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with more candy cane bits, these are perfect holiday cookies.

    6 arranged peppermint shortbread cookies on a wooden surface

    Shortbread cookies have a special place in my heart because of how simple and easy they are to make. No eggs, no leavening agents, just a few basic ingredients, and you're done.

    Of course, there is a wait time for the candy cane shortbread cookie dough to chill, but it's worth it because it makes the dough firm and helps to enhance the peppermint flavor. Yum!

    The end result is buttery soft cookies with a delicious peppermint crunch. Adding the white chocolate drizzle or dip to the cookies is optional but helps them to look as incredible as they taste.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    different;y decorated white chocolate covered peppermint shortbread cookies

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Powdered sugar
    • Vanilla
    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Crushed Peppermint Candies
    • White Chocolate Chips

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons
    • Mixing bowls
    • Electric mixer
    a log of chilled dough sliced into rounds on a piece of parchment paper

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Adding crushed peppermint candies into the batter gives every bite a chewy little burst of peppermint flavor to these white chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies. For less chew and more flavor. Grind the peppermint up in a blender or food processor.

    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING SWEET STRIPES instead of candy canes for these cookies. this is because candy canes will melt, but sweet stripes will not (or at least not to the same extent).

    You can make the dough and chill it in the fridge up to 3 days in advance.

    cooked peppermint shortbread cookies on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

    💭 FAQs

    Why do you put shortbread in the fridge before baking?

    Chilling the dough is a good way to firm up the soft butter. A soft dough will spread during baking, but chilled shortbread will better retain shape.

    Can I freeze peppermint shortbread?

    While shortbread cookies can be frozen, peppermint shortbread shouldn't. The peppermint candies will become gooey and chewy and messy as they thaw.

    How do you store shortbread after baking?

    Store your cooled and set peppermint shortbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best results, eat sooner rather than later so that the peppermint candies don't get too stale.

    white chocoalte drizzled over peppermint shortbread cokies on a wire rack and topped with crushed candy canes

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make peppermint shortbread cookies with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    • Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth in a large mixing bowl.
    • Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
    • Add in the flour and the crushed peppermint candies and mix again.
    • Press the dough into a log on parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap.
    • Place in fridge and chill for at least 1 hour.
    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Remove the dough from the fridge.
    • Slice the dough ¼ inch thick. You should have about 12 cookies.
    • Arrange on the baking sheet leaving space between each.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes and then allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
    • Melt your chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
    • Dip half of the cookies into the white chocolate and then sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint if desired.
    • Let set before eating.
    a peppermint shortbread cookie broken in half to reveal inside texture

    More great holiday recipes to try

    • Hot Chocolate Pancakes
    • White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
    • Easy Christmas Pretzels
    • Cranberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
    • Christmas Tree Pretzels
    • Cranberry Eggnog Streusel Muffins

    📖 Recipe

    an upclose view of white chocoalte covered peppermint shortbread cookies on a wooden surface
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    5 from 9 votes

    Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

    Peppermint shortbread cookies are a refreshing tasting buttery shortbread cookie with crushed peppermint candies in every bite. Dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with more candy cane bits, these are perfect holiday cookies.
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Chill Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 311kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.15 / Serving $0.26
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Electric Mixer
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter, softened (two sticks) ($0.75)
    • ½ cup powdered sugar ($0.12)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla ($0.02)
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour ($0.16)
    • ½ cups crushed peppermint candies (Sweet Stripes) ($1.12)
    • 4 ounces white chocolate chips (about 1 cup) ($0.98)

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
    • Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
    • Add in the flour and the crushed peppermint and mix again.
    • Press the dough into a log parchment paper and cover well with plastic wrap before placing in the fridge.
    • Chill for at least one hour.
    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Slice the dough into ¼ inch slices. Please note that larger candy chunks will make the cuts look wonky. You can adjust this by hand to make them look neater.
    • Arrange on baking sheet leaving a decent sized gap between the cookies.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes and place onto a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Melt your chocolate in a bowl in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth.
    • Dip half of each cookie into the white chocolate and place back onto a piece of parchment paper to cool and set.
    • Sprinkle some additional crushed peppermint over the top of the chocolate if desired.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    • Adding crushed peppermint candies into the batter gives every bite a chewy little burst of peppermint flavor to these white chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies.
    • For less chew and more flavor. Grind the peppermint up in a blender or food processor. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING SWEET STRIPES instead of candy canes for these cookies. This is because candy canes will melt, but sweet stripes will not (or at least not to the same extent). You'll need about 16-18 of them.
    • You can make the dough and chill it in the fridge up to 3 days in advance. Chilling the dough is a good way to firm up the soft butter. A soft dough will spread during baking, but chilled shortbread will better retain shape.

    Storage

    • While shortbread cookies can be frozen, peppermint shortbread shouldn't. The peppermint candies will become gooey and chewy and messy as they thaw.
    • Store your cooled and set peppermint shortbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best results, eat sooner rather than later so that the peppermint candies don't get too stale.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
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    Comments

    1. Zhen of greedygirlgourmet says

      December 11, 2021 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      So Christmasy! Can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        December 11, 2021 at 11:21 am

        Thanks! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Hollie says

      December 11, 2021 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      Fast, easy and so festive! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Kayla DiMaggio says

      December 11, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      These peppermint shortbread cookies are so delicious! Sweet, buttery and delicious!

      Reply
    4. Andra says

      December 11, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait to try this recipe, I love shortbread cookies and these are perfect for the season 😀

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        December 11, 2021 at 12:39 pm

        They totally are! Hope you like them 🙂

        Reply
    5. Emily Flint says

      December 11, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love anything peppermint and these cookies were so delicious! Perfect for the holidays!

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        December 11, 2021 at 5:09 pm

        We're big peppermint fans around here!

        Reply
    6. Dawn Conklin says

      December 11, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      We made these peppermint shortbread cookies this afternoon and they are amazing! They are so easy to make and delicious. Perfect for the holidays.

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        December 12, 2021 at 9:22 am

        So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    7. Gina Abernathy says

      December 12, 2021 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      I've been on the look out for a shortbread cookie recipe--thank you! Your cookies are so pretty. Hopefully, I can make some today.

      Reply
    8. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      December 12, 2021 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy shortbread is to make, yet it tastes magnificent every single time. Adding these to my baking list for next week!

      Reply

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