Peppermint Crescents are a simple crescent-shaped holiday cookie reminiscent of shortbread and flavored with peppermint.

peppermint crescents on a cooling rack

These will be a crisp, buttery cookie. I love them because they’re not your typical cookie recipe. And you will only need 5 simple ingredients to make these cookies! The shapes make them unique, and they’re a pretty addition to a cookie platter. If you are not into peppermint, you can add almond extract to these and turn them into almond crescents instead!

ingredients displayed for making peppermint crescents

Ingredients needed:

  • salted butter
  • powdered sugar
  • peppermint extract
  • salt
  • all purpose flour

four photos showing how to make and assemble dough for peppermint crescents

How to make Peppermint Crescents:

The complete, printable recipe is at the bottom of this post.

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter at medium speed until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and salt; beat well. Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended after each addition. Divide the dough into thirds; cover and chill for 30 minutes.
 
Preheat the oven to 325°F. and line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
 
Working with 1 portion of dough at a time, divide each portion into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 2-inch log; curve the ends of each log to form a crescent.

four photos showing how to bake and coat peppermint crescents

Place the peppermint crescents 2-inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute on the baking sheets. Carefully roll the warm cookies in the powdered sugar.

fingers holding a peppermint crescent

They should look just like this!

Holiday Cookie Pro Tip:

If you want these to look super festive, combine the powdered sugar with some red and/or green sanding sugar. When you roll them, they’ll look super festive for holiday cookie platters!

peppermint crescents on a cooling rack

Let your peppermint crescents cool completely on wire racks.

Store these in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.

peppermint crescents on a plate

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Peppermint Crescents

A simple crescent shaped holiday cookie reminiscent of shortbread and flavored with peppermint.
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies (1 per serving)
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Ingredients

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and salt; beat well. Gradually add flour to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended after each addition. Divide dough into thirds; cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. and lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Working with 1 portion of dough at a time, divide each portion into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 2-inch log; curve ends of each log to form a crescent. Place crescents 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  • Bake for 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets. Carefully roll warm cookies in 1 cup powdered sugar, and then cool completely on wire racks.  Store cookies in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Add red or green sprinkles to the rolling sugar to make these look for holiday festive.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 101kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 51mg, Potassium: 11mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 164IU, Calcium: 3mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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