Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful peppermint swirl cookies, bursting with minty freshness and holiday cheer. With vibrant red and green swirls, each cookie offers a perfect balance of sweetness and buttery goodness. Whether you’re celebrating with family or treating yourself, these cookies will surely bring joy to your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- Red and green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Divide the dough in half—leave one half plain and mix red food coloring into the other until vibrant.
- Roll small pieces of each colored dough into logs, twist them gently for swirls, then shape into round balls.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg