Description
Peppermint Swirl Cookies are a visually stunning treat that adds a burst of festive cheer to any celebration. With their vibrant red and white swirls, these cookies not only catch the eye but also deliver a refreshing peppermint flavor that is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
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 flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; leave one half plain and color the other with red gel food coloring until uniform.
- Chill both dough halves wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each dough into rectangles about 10ร12 inches & 1/4 inch thick.
- Layer red dough on top of plain dough and roll tightly into a log, then chill again for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Brush chilled log with water or whisked egg white, roll in coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies, slice into rounds, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure you chill the dough thoroughly to maintain defined swirls and prevent colors from bleeding during baking.