When the holiday season rolls around, there’s nothing more inviting than a plate of beautiful, buttery spritz cookies fresh from the oven. These festive peppermint spritz cookies bring together the richness of a traditional butter cookie with a refreshing touch of mint, making them perfect for Christmas celebrations. The dough is wonderfully workable, holding its shape while baking so each design comes out picture-perfect. Decorate with colorful sprinkles or sugars to match your holiday style, and you’ll have a treat that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients for Festive Peppermint Butter Spritz Cookies
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3 1/2 cups (420 g) flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 1/2 cups (340 g) butter, softened
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1 cup (200 g) sugar
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1 egg
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2 Tbsp (30 ml) milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp peppermint extract
How to Make Festive Peppermint Butter Spritz Cookies
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well incorporated.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
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Load the dough into a cookie press fitted with your choice of decorative disk.
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Press the cookies directly onto an ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
The Perfect Holiday Cookie for Sharing
These peppermint butter spritz cookies aren’t just beautiful—they’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The subtle mint flavor pairs wonderfully with the buttery richness, while the shapes and decorations make them a joy to present on any holiday cookie tray. Make a few batches, mix up the shapes and colors, and you’ll have a stunning assortment that’s sure to impress guests and become a yearly tradition.
