Description
Mint Butter Cookies are soft, buttery cookies with a refreshing mint flavor, perfect for any occasion. These easy-to-make cookies are infused with peppermint extract and topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract to the creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until all ingredients are well combined and the egg is fully incorporated.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until evenly distributed.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix to prevent tough cookies.
- Chill the dough: Cover the mint butter cookie dough with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Scoop and shape the classic mint butter cookies: After chilling, scoop the dough into 1.5-inch balls using a cookie scooper or spoon. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. The crisp mint cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool the buttery peppermint treats: Allow the mint cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the mint glaze: Once the homemade mint butter cookies are cool, prepare the mint glaze. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream. Stir until smooth. Add a few drops of additional peppermint extract to the glaze if desired for an extra minty kick. Adjust cream quantity for desired consistency.
- Glaze the cookies: Dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over the cookies with a spoon. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving or storing. For a thicker glaze, apply a second layer once the first has set.
Notes
- For a refreshing mint flavor, these peppermint shortbread biscuits are infused with both peppermint extract and a powdered sugar glaze.
- The buttery texture of these soft mint butter cookies comes from using butter as the star ingredient.
- These mint flavored shortbread biscuits are perfect for holidays or year-round enjoyment.
- You can make the dough for these mint butter cookies ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
- These simple mint butter cookie recipe treats make an excellent gift for family and friends.
- Consider adding chocolate chips or crushed mint candies to the cookie dough for variations.
- For minty cookie sandwiches, sandwich two cookies together with mint buttercream or whipped cream.
- Decorate with festive green sprinkles or mini chocolate chips on the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Cookie Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg