Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Swirl Cookies, a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. These visually stunning cookies feature a vibrant red and white swirl that not only looks appealing but also offers a refreshing peppermint flavor paired with a soft, buttery texture. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies can be customized with various coatings like coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies for an extra sweet finish. Enjoy them with hot chocolate or as part of your dessert spread at holiday parties—these cookies are sure to impress everyone!
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
- 1/4 cup coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and then add vanilla and peppermint extracts until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide dough; color one half with red gel food coloring.
- Chill both dough halves in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each colored dough into rectangles; layer them together and roll into a log.
- Chill the log again for at least two hours, then slice into rounds.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg