Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Peppermint Swirl Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the iconic flavors of peppermint and buttery goodness. These eye-catching cookies feature vibrant red and white swirls, making them a stunning addition to any holiday dessert table. Perfect for special occasion parties or cozy evenings at home, these cookies not only offer a refreshing taste but are also easy to make, ensuring even novice bakers can impress their guests. Bring joy to your celebrations with these irresistible bites that balance sweetness with minty freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; color one half red with gel food coloring.
- Chill both dough halves wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each colored dough on a floured surface into rectangles.
- Layer red dough over plain dough and roll into a log shape; chill again for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled log into rounds and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg