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Peppermint Sugar Cookies

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • red food coloring

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in egg and peppermint extract until smooth. Add in flour mixture and mix until it is fully combined.
  2. Evenly divide the cookie dough between two bowls, and mix one with red food coloring. Take a small amount of each cookie dough and roll together into balls. Place cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet at least 2-inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.