Peppermint Sugar Cookies

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup

regular shortening (unflavored)

2/3 cup

unsalted butter (room temperature)

2 cups

white sugar (separated)

large egg + 1 large egg yolk

1 tbsp

corn syrup

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

peppermint extract

3 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

peppermint crunch sprinkles

Optional: 1/4 cup coarse white sparkling sugar

1/4 cup

butter (softened not melted)

4 oz

cream cheese (softened but not melted)

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

peppermint extract (not mint extract)

and up to 2 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar ((depending on desired consistency))

Peppermint crunch sprinkles (to top)