Irresistible Peppermint Swirl Cookies Recipe for the Holidays
Author:antaki
Total Time:42 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Description
Bake festive peppermint cookies with a delightful swirl Perfect for the holidays enjoy these tasty treats that will impress everyone 154 chars
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup of brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
3 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
½ teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
Red gel food coloring, for swirls
Crushed peppermint candies, optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and peppermint extracts.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Leave one as is and color the other with red gel food coloring until you reach a swirl-worthy red.
Take a spoonful of each colored dough, stack beside each other, roll up into a log shape, then twist to create swirls.
Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Remove from the fridge and slice into ¼-inch thick rounds. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are just golden, then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
The perfect treat for holiday celebrations that combines sweet dough with refreshing peppermint in a delightful swirl.
