Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Swirl Cookies, a colorful and refreshing treat that’s perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy evenings at home. These visually stunning cookies feature vibrant red and white swirls, infused with a delightful blend of vanilla and peppermint flavors. Not only are they easy to make, but their soft texture ensures they’ll be a hit among family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, participating in a cookie exchange, or simply enjoying them with a warm drink, these delicious cookies will surely add cheer to your season.
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 medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Divide the dough in half. Keep one half plain; color the other half red using gel food coloring.
- Chill both dough halves wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each dough into rectangles about 10×12 inches thick.
- Stack the red dough on top of the plain dough; roll tightly from one long side to form a log.
- Chill the log again for at least 2 hours before slicing into rounds.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Brush the log lightly with water or egg white before rolling it in coarse sugar or crushed candies.
- Slice cookies about 1/4 inch thick; bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg