Peppermint Stars

Transform your holiday baking with these delightful Peppermint Stars—festive, buttery cookies infused with the refreshing flair of peppermint and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or edible gifts, these star-shaped treats are topped with crushed peppermint candies that melt into a shimmering glaze during baking, adding both flavor and visual charm. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients like flour, butter, and sugar, this recipe is beginner-friendly yet impressive enough for any occasion. Optional powdered sugar dusting gives these cookies a snowy, magical finish, making them the star of your dessert table. Bake up a batch of Peppermint Stars and spread the holiday cheer!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 200 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg, large
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 50 grams Crushed peppermint candies
• 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.

Step 6

Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.

Step 7

Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the dough and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Sprinkle a small amount of crushed peppermint candies over each star before baking.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to over-bake.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra snowy effect.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy! Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(794.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3513.2

Total Fat 170.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 622.6mg	0%
Sodium 1142.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 465.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 230.7g
Protein 38.7g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 111.7mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 441.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 52.4%