Peppermint Swirl Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Peppermint Swirl Cookies—an enchanting treat that beautifully combines vibrant red and white swirls with a refreshing peppermint flavor. These visually stunning cookies are a delightful addition to any holiday gathering, making them perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy evenings by the fireplace. With their easy-to-follow recipe and cheerful presentation, they’re fun to make and share with family, especially during the winter months. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a soft, minty center that pairs perfectly with hot cocoa or a scoop of ice cream. Get ready to impress your guests and spread joy this season with these colorful and delicious cookies!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red gel food coloring
- Coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies for coating
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Divide dough in half; keep one half plain while adding red gel food coloring to the second half until uniform.
- Wrap each dough half in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out both doughs on a floured surface into rectangles about 10×12 inches thick.
- Layer red dough on top of plain dough; roll tightly into a log.
- Chill again for at least 2 hours before slicing into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Coat log in coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies if desired; bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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