Description
These Gluten Free Peppermint Sour Cream Sugar Cookies combine a tender, soft texture with a refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfectly balanced sweetness and a hint of sour cream make these cookies delightfully moist and festive, ideal for holiday gatherings or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking once the dough is prepared.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the sour cream, large egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly until all the wet ingredients are fully incorporated into a creamy batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten free all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt within the flour.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet batter, stirring gently but thoroughly to combine. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Peppermint Candies: Carefully fold in the crushed peppermint candies to evenly disperse the minty sweetness throughout the cookie dough.
- Portion the Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, indicating they are fully cooked but still soft inside.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely and set their texture.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is softened but not melted before creaming.
- Crushed peppermint candies add a refreshing crunch, but can be adjusted to taste or substituted with peppermint chips.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness, and they can be frozen for longer storage.
- If you prefer a stronger peppermint flavor, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
- Make sure to use a gluten free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum or similar binding agents for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gluten Free Cookies, Peppermint Cookies, Sour Cream Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Peppermint Sugar Cookies
