"These peppermint lofthouse cookies are a holiday favorite! They're thick, super soft, and topped with a peppermint candy cane buttercream...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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1/4 cup shortening (regular or butter flavored)
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1 large egg
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1 large egg white
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1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
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2 cup +2 tbsp cake flour (we like to use Swans Down®)
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1/2 cup all purpose flour
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp cream of tartar
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
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1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1/8 tsp salt
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1/8 tsp red gel food coloring
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2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2-3 tbsp milk
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1/4 cup peppermint candies (finely crushed )
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1/4 cup festive sprinkles (red and white!)