Description
These Mint Sugar Cookies combine a classic buttery sugar cookie base with a refreshing hint of mint and festive green coloring. The cookies are rolled with a mint-flavored dough center and coated with colorful green and white nonpareil sprinkles, making them perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you crave a sweet, minty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Mint Dough
- ¾ cup reserved dough (from main dough)
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint oil (or 1 teaspoon mint extract)
- Green food color (a few drops to desired color)
Decoration
- 4 ounces green nonpareil sprinkles
- 4 ounces white nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt, mixing well until fully combined using a stand mixer with paddle attachment or an electric mixer. If using a handheld mixer, finish mixing with a wooden spoon if needed.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the egg, egg yolks, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined, scraping down the bowl sides to incorporate everything evenly.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms, ensuring it is well combined but not overworked.
- Prepare Mint Dough: Remove ¾ cup of the dough into a small bowl. Add the peppermint oil or mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring, mixing thoroughly to achieve a uniform green mint dough color.
- Form Dough Balls: Measure 1 tablespoon portions of the plain dough and roll into 25 balls. Measure 1 teaspoon portions of the mint dough and roll into 25 smaller balls to match the number of plain dough balls.
- Assemble Cookies: Flatten each plain dough ball and place a mint dough ball in the center. Mold the plain dough around the mint ball to encase it fully, forming a smooth, round ball.
- Decorate Cookies: Immediately roll each assembled dough ball in a mix of green and white nonpareil sprinkles until fully coated. Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies for 10 to 11 minutes until set but not browned.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze in an airtight container for up to one month.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and better texture.
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint oil or mint extract to your taste preference.
- If you don’t have nonpareil sprinkles, colored sugar sprinkles can be used as an alternative.
- Ensure to monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking which can dry out the cookies.
- Freezing the cookies preserves freshness; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mint sugar cookies, peppermint cookies, holiday cookies, sugar cookies with sprinkles, mint flavored cookies
