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Peppermint Swirl Cookies

Delightful Peppermint Swirl Cookies for Holiday Cheer

These Peppermint Swirl Cookies are colorful, minty, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure to the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Essential for light lift.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter Softened at room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and fluffiness.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract Provides mint flavor.
  • a few drops red gel food coloring For vibrant swirls.
For the Topping
  • coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies Adds festive texture.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Sharp knife
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and extracts to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Combine the dry and wet ingredients until just mixed to form a dough.
  5. Color half the dough with red gel food coloring.
  6. Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll out each half of the dough into rectangles.
  8. Layer the red dough over the plain dough and roll into a log.
  9. Chill the rolled log for at least 2 hours until firm.
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  11. Slice the log into rounds and place on the baking sheets.
  12. Brush with water or egg white and sprinkle topping, if desired.
  13. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden, then cool on racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining color and texture. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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