Christmas cookie recipes holiday: The Best Peppermint Swirl Cookies You’ll Love
Delight your holiday season with these delicious peppermint swirl cookies that are perfect for gifting or enjoying with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4–5 drops red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Split the dough in half. Add peppermint extract and red food coloring to one half, kneading until color is uniform.
- Roll out both halves of the dough and layer them into a log shape. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice the log into rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate on top before serving.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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