Butter Mint Sugar Cookie

Delight in the festive charm of Butter Mint Sugar Cookies, a heavenly combination of buttery softness and refreshing mint flavor. These cookies strike the perfect balance between classic sugar cookie sweetness and a cool, aromatic twist from pure mint extract. Featuring a beautifully tender dough, enhanced with optional green food coloring for a festive touch and a sprinkling of crushed peppermint candies, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a perfect last-minute treat for holiday cookie swaps, parties, or everyday indulgence. Easy to make, irresistibly soft, and packed with minty freshness, these sugar cookies are a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 227 grams unsalted butter
• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure mint extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 280 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 30 grams crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg, mint extract, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.

Step 4

If desired, add the green food coloring into the wet mixture to give the cookies a minty green hue. Mix until the color is evenly distributed.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on a low speed until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

Step 7

If using crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles, gently fold them into the dough at this stage.

Step 8

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look dry. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	809.2 grams (809.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3680

Total Fat 205.10g	263%
Saturated Fat 116.00g	580%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 722mg	241%
Sodium 1776mg	77%
Total Carbohydrate 446.80g	162%
Dietary Fiber 7.60g	27%
Total Sugars 230.00g
Protein 37.20g	74%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 113mg	9%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 428mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 47.3%