Peppermint Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Room-temp butter, unsalted (1 cup).
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar.
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1 big egg.
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1 spare egg yolk.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint flavoring.
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3 2/3 cups plain flour.
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2 big spoons cornstarch.
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
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1 teaspoon kosher salt.
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Soft butter for frosting (1 cup).
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3 cups powdered sugar.
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1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring for frosting.
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4 oz chilled cream cheese.
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Red food gel.
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Crushed candy canes for garnish.
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 350°F and whisk together dry stuff in a bowl.
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Mix butter with sugar till fluffy, toss in eggs and flavoring, then fold in the dry mix.
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Flatten dough to 1/2 inch thick, grab a 3-inch cutter to make rounds.
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Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until puffed but still pale.
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Whip the butter, slowly add powdered sugar, blend in flavor, salt, and chilled cream cheese.
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Split frosting, dye two-thirds red, keep the rest plain white.
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Create red stars with piping, fill spaces with white, then sprinkle candy bits on top.
# Notes:
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For accuracy, weigh ingredients.
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Pull cookies out before they start to brown.
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Cream cheese should stay chilled while using.