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Peppermint Sandwich Cookie Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • Sugar Cookie Ingredients:
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 4 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sourcream or buttermilk
  • Butter Cream Icing Ingredients:
  • 1 cup butter softened but not melted
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 5-6 tablespoons of warm water
  • A couple drops of peppermint oil or peppermint extract.
  • Crushed candy canes or mint candies

Instructions
 

  • Sugar Cookie Directions:
  • Mix in the order given with a mixer.
  • Drop by tablespoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten with the floured bottom of a small glass, sprinkle with a mixture of nutmeg and sugar. (1/2 teaspoon nutmeg to 2 teaspoons sugar)
  • Bake at 375` for 10-12 minutes.
  • Butter Cream Icing Directions:
  • Cream the butter and shortening together until smooth, add the vanilla.
  • Dissolve the salt into the warm water completely.
  • Mix the water/salt mixture into the creamed butter and shortening.
  • Add in a couple drops of peppermint oil or peppermint extract.
  • Put the mixer on low, and add powdered sugar slowly, mixing constantly.
  • The amount of water can be increased or decreased to achieve the desired consistency, I usually have the best luck with 6 tablespoons.
  • Put a liberal amount of icing on the back of half of the cookies, then sandwich them with a second cookie.
  • Roll the sides of the cookies in crushed candy canes.
  • Enjoy!