I haven’t done decorated sugar cookies for Christmas in a long time so I decided it was time to change that. I had made these sweet peppermint candy cookies in the past but I never made a post ...

You can also create variety by using different shaped cookie cutters such as stars, snowflakes or candy canes. For an extra touch, dust the cookies with powdered sugar or cinnamon before serving.

For a more grown-up take on this cookie, eliminate the candy canes and the peppermint extract, and instead mix 2½ teaspoons espresso powder into the dry ingredients. makes: 2 (9-inch) cookies ...