Description

These Peppermint Swirl Cookies are a festive delight, combining the refreshing flavor of peppermint with a beautiful red swirl, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups All-Purpose Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 cup Unsalted Butter

softened to room temperature

1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar

2 Large Eggs

at room temperature

1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Peppermint Extract

divided

1/2 to 1 teaspoon Red Gel Food Coloring

1/2 to 3/4 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies or Candy Canes

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
Divide the dough in half. Leave one half plain and add red gel food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the other half until you achieve your desired color.
Take small portions of each colored dough and roll them together to form a log. Twist the logs to create a swirl effect.
Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Once chilled, slice the logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on prepared baking sheets.
Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies on top of each cookie before baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies before serving.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 60 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg

Keywords: Peppermint Swirl Cookies, festive cookies, holiday treats, dessert recipes