Best 6 Peppermint Stick Butter Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our collection of three irresistible peppermint stick butter cookie recipes. These delectable treats, ranging from classic Peppermint Stick Butter Cookies to Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Stick Butter Cookies and festive Christmas Tree Peppermint Stick Butter Cookies, are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of the holidays. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of minty freshness from the crushed peppermint candies and the rich, buttery goodness of the cookie dough. Whether you're looking for a traditional holiday treat or a fun baking project to enjoy with friends and family, these peppermint stick butter cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERMINT STICK BUTTER COOKIES



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This is a favorite Basic Butter Cookie Recipe I picked up from a Good House Keeping Magazine back 1983. It a favorite for all this time. It has many ways to make different cookies from it.I love this one as a favorite for both Children and Adults for Christmas Holiday time. As I come to a time to make any of the other cookies I...

Provided by Anita Keane

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

BASIC COOKIE DOUGH
2 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c 2 sticks of butter ( no substitutions for butter) softened
3/4 c granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extact
PEPPERMINT STICK BUTTER COOKIES
1/4 Tbsp peppermint extract
4 oz dark chocolate chips and white chocolate chips
6 pieces of wintergreen star-lite mints crushed
6 pieces of peppermint star-lite mints crushed
green and red food coloring paste,

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare Basic cookie dough. ( Steps 2 through 4 are the basic recipe) Steps 5 through 11 are for peppermint stick COOKIE (The image for this step shows no bake chocolate truffle which is also posted..Enjoy.... SORRY ! if I confused anyone..I have made this so long I do it in my sleep.
  • 2. On waxed paper combine flour salt and baking powder.
  • 3. In Large bowl, with mixer on medium,beatsugar and butter 1 minute or till creamy, occasionally scraping sides with rubber spatula.
  • 4. Add one egg and vanilla; beat until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; gradually add flour mixture just until blended, occasionally scraping sides with rubber spatula.
  • 5. Divide dough in half; transfer half to another bowl; stir peppermint extract into this half of dough; divide this half into 1/4s again; in 1/4 dough mix green coloring paste. Take red coloring paste and mix red in other 1/4 dough.
  • 6. Take plastic wrap and line a 9 by 9 metal baking pan with plastic wrap; with plastic wrap hanging over two sides of metal 9 by 9 pan.
  • 7. Take plain dough and pat in to pan covering bottom of 9 by 9 metal baking pan freeze 10 minutes; after 10 minutes take green colored dough and press and pat onto half of the top of plain dough; repeat with red dough. Freeze again for ten minutes
  • 8. Lift dough out of pan using plastic wrap that is over lapping sides; cut dough in 1/3's ; one 1/3 all green; second 1/3 all red; and middle 1/3 is half green one half red.
  • 9. Cut each third crosswise in 3/8 strips. Twist each strip and place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 11 to 13 minutes or golden brown on bottom. remove to wire rack for cooling; repeat
  • 10. Take cookies and dip one end tip in either white or dark chocolate that has been melted; then dip into either crushed peppermint or winter-green star-lite mints; refrigerate 15 minutes till set.
  • 11. Store cookies in in tightly sealed container between waxed paper at room temperature up two one week or for three months in freezer.....Enjoy..Seasons Greetings..Merry Christmas..To All..

PEPPERMINT-FUDGE COOKIE STICKS



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Try a new twist on a peppermint stick this Christmas! Fudgy chocolate cookie "sticks" get dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies for a treat that'll really stand out on your cookie tray-but doesn't actually require much hands-on time. Unlike cutouts or drop cookies, these easy cookies are cut from a slab of dough and cut into sticks after baking. This quick process leaves you with more time for decorating, which is a fun way to involve little bakers who will love dipping, sprinkling or even just licking bowls!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h25m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
4 teaspoons shortening
4 hard peppermint candies, unwrapped, coarsely crushed (about 2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, water and egg with spoon until dough forms. Divide dough in half; place on ungreased large cookie sheet. Press each into 14x2 1/2-inch rectangle. (If dough is sticky, use floured fingers.)
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges and center are set. Cool 1 minute; cut crosswise into 1-inch wide slices with sharp knife, cleaning knife blade, as needed. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet. Move slices from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; continue to microwave in 15-second increments until mixture can be stirred smooth.
  • Working with one cookie slice at a time, hold center of cookie stick and carefully dip one end at an angle into melted chocolate; slide bottom of slice on edge of bowl to remove excess. Place on waxed paper. Sprinkle with crushed candies. Repeat with remaining cookie slices. If chocolate has cooled too much, reheat. Let stand about 4 hours or until chocolate is set. Store covered in airtight container in single layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERMINT HOLIDAY COOKIES



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A nice candy cane cookie treat.

Provided by pchanner

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons warm water
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy canes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat the butter and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg into butter mixture until completely incorporated. Mix flour and salt into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold crushed candy canes into the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Roll dough into balls 1 tablespoon at a time; arrange on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until you have a smooth icing. Dip top of each cookie in the icing, Top with additional crushed candy cane, if desired. Set aside to let the icing dry, at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 56.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES



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This recipe reminds me of eating candy canes, fudge and brownies during the holidays. That's why it's one of my favorites. Sometimes I even crush a candy cane and sprinkle it over the top before the glaze sets. Most of the time I ignore the measurement for the mint and just add as much as I like. This way everyone can add their own personal touch to these cookies.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 drops mint extract, or more to taste
3 1/2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a mixer beat together the butter with the sugars until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add in the vanilla. On a low speed beat in the flour mixture a little at a time. Gently mix in chocolate chips.
  • On an ungreased cookie sheet, drop teaspoons of the batter about 2 inches apart. Bake until just cracked on top, about 8 to10 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the cooking time. Cool completely.
  • For the glaze: In a small bowl mix together the sugar; mint extract and water until smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium resealable plastic bag and snip off the corner. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Let cookies stand until set, about 10 minutes.

PEPPERMINT COOKIES



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There's a pinch of peppermint candy in every bite of these drop cookies. You can prep the dough in 10 minutes, and they taste so good that you should plan on making more than one batch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in candy. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEPPERMINT STICKS



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Hand-pulled peppermint-candy sticks taste delectable plain or dipped in chocolate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure pepperment extract
4 drops red food coloring
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, and set aside. Place sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil. Remove lid, and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until syrup registers 305 degrees (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and carefully stir in lemon juice, extract, and food coloring.
  • Pour hot syrup onto prepared baking sheet, being careful not to touch syrup. Using a metal spatula coated with cooking spray, fold edges toward the middle (this will help cool the syrup). When it is cool enough to handle but still quite warm, using plastic gloves, strech and pull candy, folding it over onto itself before pulling again, until it is opaque and just starting to firm up, about 10 minutes.
  • Immediately pull off pieces to form long pencil-thin ropes. Working quickly, cut into 7-inch lengths with a pair of kitchen scissors. Continue pulling until all candy is used or is no longer pliable.
  • Temper chocolate: Heat 2/3 of chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water until chocolate registers 118 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from heat, and add the remaining chocolate; stir with a rubber spatula (avoid using a wooden spoon, which can impart other flavors) until it cools to 84 degrees. Remove any unmelted pieces, and discard. Return bowl to pan, and stir until chocolate reaches 88 to 90 degrees.
  • Dip top 3 inches of each pepperment stick in the chocolate, if desired. Allow excess to drip off; set on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and let harden.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the butter is cold before creaming it with the sugar.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, or the cookies will spread too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle the cookies with crushed peppermint candies before serving.

Conclusion:

Peppermint stick butter cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas or any other winter holiday. They are easy to make and can be customized with different colors of sprinkles or candy canes. Whether you are baking them for a party or just to enjoy with your family, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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