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A stack of iced peppermint chocolate cookies with whipped cream and candy canes.
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Iced Peppermint Cookies Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy cane cookies, chocolate mint cookies, christmas cookies, iced peppermint cookies, mint cookies, peppermint cookies
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • For the Cookies:
  • 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • For the Icing:
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 3?½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2-3 candy canes crushed, to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper.
  • In a larger bowl, mix cake mix, butter, and eggs.
  • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, shape into 20-22 balls.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on baking rack until completely Cool.
  • In a large bowl, or bowl of a stant mixer, add butter, confectioners sugar, milk, and peppermint extract.
  • Beat with hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Spread over cooled cookies.
  • Garnish with crushed candy canes to top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 119mg | Sugar: 37g