Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Updated Nov 30, 2025
These peppermint sugar cookies bake up soft with crisp edges and a clean mint flavor. Finished with white chocolate and crushed candy for a little crunch.
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Make chocolate-dipped peppermint sugar cookies!
I make these peppermint sugar cookies every year when the craving for something festive hits, but I’m not trying to spend hours baking. They’re soft in the center with crisp edges, dipped in white chocolate, and finished with crushed peppermint on top. These peppermint sugar cookies taste like holiday cheer without any complicated steps just mix, bake, dip, and done.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
How to Make Peppermint Sugar Cookies
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 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.
- Dip the cookies in melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
Equipment
Notes
- My Top Tip: Let the cookies cool to room temperature before dipping in chocolate. This way, the chocolate will stick properly and won’t melt.
- Storage: Store the homemade sugar cookies in an airtight container. They will last for about 5 days in the fridge or at room temperature.
- Freezing: Store the homemade sugar cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. I recommend freezing them before decorating so the crushed peppermint doesn’t fall off.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Refrigerate the dough for an hour before baking. This is optional, but it helps keep the sugar cookies from spreading too much in the oven. It’s part of what makes this sugar cookie recipe so soft and chewy.
- Let the cookies cool to room temperature before dipping in chocolate. This way, the chocolate will stick properly and won’t melt.
- Loosen up your white chocolate. If it’s too thick, mix in some coconut oil or butter to make dipping easier.
Comments
I’ve never seen a cookie recipe that included apple cider vinegar. What does the vinegar do? Why is it needed? Just curious. Thanks.
Good question! Vinegar reacts with the baking soda to create a fluffier texture. I like the flavor of apple cider vinegar best.
This is now my new “go to” recipe for Sugar Cookies ~ they were heavenly devine, easy to make and the ultimate cookie when biting into all that deliciousness!!! 😋
Yay! So glad they turned out amazing! Thank you so much!
we made this last week for gifts and they were delicious!
That’s amazing!
These cookies are our new family favorite. Great recipe and a great-tasting cookie for the holidays.
That makes me so happy to hear! Yay!!
These beat all other cookies in the cookie exchange I hosted. Everyone loved them! They turned out picture perfect both times I made them. This is my new favorite Christmas cookie.
Wow, that’s amazing to hear! Yay!!!
These were so easy to make and turned out delish. Everyone loved them. Definitely adding to my yearly Christmas baking list.
Thank you! That’s great to hear!
Simple to make and delicious!
Thank you!!
The cookies were delicious! We made a batch for my son’s holiday party and one for home and they were gone in a day! We used sprinkles instead of peppermint but still so delicious! My new favorite sugar cookie recipe!
Thank you! I’m glad everyone enjoyed. Yay!!
Made these for family members who have an egg allergy and thought I would try something new. The dough came out perfectly!
That makes me so happy to hear! Yay!!
I sent this recipe to a friend and she chilled the dough in the refrigerator. She said once she baked them they spread- just wanted to post for anyone who couldn’t name them right away!
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What a welcome change making standard sugar cookies vegan! Mine turned out delicious and we’re a huge hit for holiday gifting, the peppermint is a bit of holiday jazz and I’m excited to replicate these for other holidays with different color sprinkles!
That’s incredible! So glad you enjoyed!!
I loved making these holiday cookies and I loved eating them! Very straightforward recipe. So good!
These cookies are so good and easy to make! All my friends and family loved them.
Thank you so much! I love that!
These cookies were such a hit! Super easy to make and so tasty. Made this recipe over the weekend for a housewarming holiday party and I definitely plan to make them again!
I love that! Hope you continue to enjoy them!
These cookies were so good and easy to make. I’ve never been able to make sugar cookies from scratch and these came out perfect. Thank you for sharing my family enjoyed them.
Thank you so much! I love that!
You inspired me to get into the holiday spirit. Your cookie recipe is so simple yet fun because of the peppermints. Thanks
That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!!
can i replace the apple cider vinegar with normal vinegar?
Yes, it should work!
Hi
I made cookies, can you please recalculate in grams? I thinking, I have to much flour.
Check out this website to convert the measurements! https://www.thecalculatorsite.com/cooking/cooking-calculator.php
Are these chewy or crunchy cookies?
Crispy on the outside and perfectly chewy in the middle!
These cookies are SO good. We and my little girls 5&6 had so much fun so easy and came out great
Thank you!! I love that!
Omg can’t wait to try this recipe ❤️
Excited for you to make it!
I am going to make these for Xmas. Will do a practice batch first. My kids will love everything about these. Looks so good to. Thank you for sharing! ❤️🎄 happy holidays.
Great idea! Happy to have shared!
I’m so excited to try this with my toddler. I’m not a baker and love to try your recipes though as you always assure a person that you don’t have to be a pro.
Thank you!
I’m so excited for the two of you to try it! So glad to hear that!
I will make them this Sunday. They look absolutely delicious can’t wait to try. I love to watch feel good foodie stories on Instagram. All the recipes are super easy and appealing. Looking forward to try the cookies 🤞
Yay! Thank you so much!
This is a delicious and easy recipe!!! Already making several batches for Xmas gifts.
Thank you for this easy recipe!
Exactly what I was going for! I love that!
Can’t wait to try this recipe ! It looks delicious I think my family would have fun recreating your cookies together
I’m so excited for you and your family to enjoy these!
I’m making these tonight and cannot wait! I’ve been thinking about them all day. The best part is how easy they are but they actually look so complex! Thank you for sharing ❤️
That’s so exciting! Hope you enjoy! So happy to have shared!
So easy, so yummy 🤤❤️
Yay!! That’s exactly what I was going for!
Look V delicious 😊 can’t wait to make this for my kids..they will be soon happy 😁
Thank you! Hope you all enjoy!
I’m the only mint lover in the family so I may just have to use cute Christmas sprinkles to top them off. The kids will love it! Can’t wait to try!!!
You can do that too! Yes!!
I love this challenge. This recipe is easy and fun, I’ll do it with my kids 😊
Yay! Love that you’re getting the kids involved!
An amazing quick and simple recipe that myself and young daughters got involved in. These were delicious, adding them to teachers gifts for Christmas 🎄 😋
I love that you all got involved! Yay!!
Okay these cookies are really delicious, it has a kick to your regular sugar cookies I love that the Apple cider taste isn’t there, I tried it with coconut oil and it still works good !!
That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!
Another easy, simple recipe to follow ~ Can’t wait to make theses cookies!
Love cookies! Tried this recipe the other day and it was a nice change from the usual =)
Yay! So glad to hear it!!
Hi yumna! Do you think it’d be okay to use coconut oil instead of canola? ????
Hi Danna – I’ve never tried them with coconut oil, but I think it should be fine! Let me know if you try it and it works out 🙂
YUM! These cookies look delicious and just perfect for Christmas ♥
Thanks so much!! Hope you enjoy them 🙂