Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Peppermint Swirl Cookies! Soft and chewy, these treats are adorned with vibrant red and green swirls, each bite infused with refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire, they will surely brighten any dessert table while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- Red food coloring (to preference)
- Green food coloring (to preference)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until well blended.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Divide the dough into two portions; color one with red food coloring and the other with green.
- Roll small pieces of each colored dough together into logs, twist them into spirals, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg