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Peppermint Swirl Cookies

Irresistible Peppermint Swirl Cookies for Holiday Cheer

These Peppermint Swirl Cookies combine buttery sweetness and refreshing peppermint, making them a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For a gluten-free option, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter Should be softened.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Provides minty flavor.
For the Swirl
  • As needed coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies For coating cookie edges.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • sharp knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, then mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half; leave one portion plain, color the other with red gel food coloring.
  6. Chill each half of the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Roll out each disc into rectangles about 12x10 inches and 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Invert the plain dough onto the red dough and roll tightly into a log shape.
  9. Shape the log into a uniform cylinder and chill again for 2 hours or overnight.
  10. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
  11. Bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  12. Optionally, roll cooled cookies in coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is soft, not melted, for proper creaming. Chilling is crucial for the texture of the cookies.

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