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Peppermint Swirl Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Peppermint Swirl Cookies for Holidays

Delightful Peppermint Swirl Cookies bring festive colors and a cool minty flavor, 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: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a blend with xanthan gum.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy creaming.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Creates a fluffy texture.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warmth.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Gives the signature mint flavor.
  • 1 drop Red Gel Food Coloring Provides vibrant color.
For Coating
  • 0.5 cups Coarse Sugar or Crushed Peppermint Candies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Plastic wrap
  • baking sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  5. Divide dough in half, color one half with red gel food coloring.
  6. Chill both halves in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll out both portions of dough into rectangles.
  8. Stack the colored dough on the plain dough and roll into a log.
  9. Chill the log again in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  11. Slice the log into rounds and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  12. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days, or frozen for longer preservation.

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