Festive Santa Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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14 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
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4 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
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½ cup powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon peppermint extract
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup cornstarch (4 tablespoons)
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¼ teaspoon salt
→ Frosting
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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2¼ cups powdered sugar
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3-4 tablespoons milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Christmas sprinkles
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract and beat until fluffy.
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In a small mixing bowl, mix flour, cornstarch and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and blend until incorporated. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough with cookie scoop into 1-inch balls. Roll and place on a baking sheet. Use the bottom of a cup to flatten cookies.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges.
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Mix butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer in a medium bowl. Add more milk until it reaches desired consistency.
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Frost cookies and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles. Let set before packaging or storing.
# Notes:
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Allow frosting to set completely before stacking or storing cookies.