RECIPES
Sweet, Festive Fun
H oliday celebrations call for recipes of all kinds, but perhaps the most
popular dishes are the desserts. Add flavor to your holiday baking with a
festive treat like these Peppermint Shortbread Cookies, which call for the
seasonal taste of peppermint and the versatility of dairy for a sweet bite after a
holiday meal. Find more recipes for the holidays at milkmeansmore.org.

Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes freeze time
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 40
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup peppermint crunch
baking chips
In a stand mixer
fitted with the paddle
attachment, cream butter,
confectioners’ sugar,
vanilla extract and salt
until smooth.

Gradually add flour
and mix on low until
combined. Add baking
chips and continue
mixing on low speed
until fully combined.

On wax paper or
parchment paper, form
dough into a 12- to 14-inch log
and freeze at least 30 minutes
or until firm.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut shortbread dough into 1/4-inch slices;
bake 13 to 15 minutes on parchment-lined baking sheets.

10 Washington FAMILY DECEMBER 2020
United Dairy Industry of Michigan