Soft Peppermint Crinkle Cookies with Green Food Coloring
These festive green crinkle cookies combine buttery sweetness with refreshing peppermint flavor and a distinctive cracked powdered sugar coating. The soft, chewy texture comes from proper chilling and careful baking - they'll look glossy when done but develop their signature crinkled appearance as they cool. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or whenever you want a minty treat that's both visually striking and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 eggsflax eggs1:1veganeggs-free
mix 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water, let sit 5 minutes
Full guide → - 1 teaspoon liquid green food coloring
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Beat butter until light and fluffy in stand mixer with paddle attachment
- 2
Add sugar and beat for 1-2 minutes until combined
- 3
Mix in peppermint extract and eggs one at a time until incorporated
- 4
Add green food coloring and mix until evenly distributed
- 5
Sift together salt, baking powder, baking soda and flour
- 6
Add flour mixture in 3 portions, mixing until just combined
- 7
Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight
- 8
Preheat oven and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- 9
Roll dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar
- 10
Place on baking sheet and bake until tops are still glossy
- 11
Cool completely on baking sheet before storing
Tips
Chill dough overnight for easier handling and better texture - the cookies will hold their shape better during baking.
Don't overbake these cookies - they should look glossy and slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven.
Roll balls generously in powdered sugar for the best crinkle effect and visual contrast against the green color.
Good to Know
Room temperature in airtight container after fully cooled
Dough can be chilled overnight before baking
At room temperature
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake to avoid hard cookies - tops should still be glossy when done
Chill dough properly to prevent spreading during baking
Roll generously in powdered sugar to achieve proper crinkle effect
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
mix 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water, let sit 5 minutes
Full guide →General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, the dough can be chilled for up to overnight. This actually improves the texture and makes the dough easier to handle when rolling.
How long will these cookies keep?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Make sure they're completely cooled before storing.
Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, baked cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. You can also freeze the shaped dough balls and bake directly from frozen.