Heat oven to 350F.

In a large bowl stir softened butter and sugar until well mixed. Add flour and stir together or use your hands to combine until it forms a soft dough that can stay packed into a ball. If the dough is crumbly, add 1 Tbsp additional softened butter at a time until it can form a ball without crumbling apart.

Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters or a knife to create desired shapes. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet 1/2 an inch apart.

Bake for 20 minutes or until set. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until it is melted and smooth.

Dip cookies into melted chocolate, then sprinkle with crushed peppermint. Leave undisturbed for a few hours until the chocolate has hardened.