Description
Peppermint swirl cookies are the perfect festive treat, bringing a burst of holiday cheer to your gatherings. With their vibrant red and green swirls, these delightful cookies combine a buttery sweetness with a refreshing peppermint flavor. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your family and friends during the holiday season or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Red food coloring (a few drops)
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
- Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and peppermint extract.
- Divide the dough in half; color one half with red food coloring and the other with green.
- Take small pieces from each colored dough, press them together to form logs, and roll gently to create swirls.
- Place logs on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg