Description
Bring joy to your holiday gatherings with Peppermint Swirl Cookies, an enchanting treat that combines vibrant red and white swirls with a refreshing peppermint flavor. These cookies are not only visually stunning but also easy to make, making them perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy family nights. With their delightful taste and festive appearance, they’re sure to impress friends and loved ones this season. Plus, you can prepare the dough ahead of time for added convenience. Experience the magic of the holidays with these irresistible cookies!
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 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 for coating
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and both extracts until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; color one half with red gel food coloring.
- Chill both portions in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each dough into rectangles; layer them together and roll into a log shape.
- Chill again for at least two hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Brush log lightly before coating in sugar or crushed candies; slice into rounds.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden; cool on racks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For unique flavors, swap peppermint extract with almond or vanilla extract. Enhance decoration by drizzling melted white chocolate over cooled cookies or topping them with crushed candies before baking.