- 2 sticks (227g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 3/4 cup (385g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon liquid red food coloring
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons sparkling sugar
- Make the dough: Place the butter, sugar, peppermint, vanilla, baking
- Color half the dough: Divide and remove half the dough from the
- Chill the dough: Pat each piece of dough into a disk, wrap in
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 F: Line a baking sheet
- Shape the cookies: The chilled dough should be firm, but still easy
- Top the cookies with sparkling sugar: Make the egg white wash by
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the