Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these soft and chewy peppermint swirl cookies, bursting with refreshing mint flavor and charming swirls of red and white.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Red food coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about three minutes.
- Add Egg and Extracts: Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into the butter mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Create Swirls: Divide dough in half; leave one half plain. Color the other half with red food coloring until vibrant. Drop spoonfuls of each color onto prepared baking sheets and use a toothpick or knife to create swirls.
- Bake: Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with hot cocoa or package as gifts!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For extra festive flair, top cookies with crushed candy canes. - Substitute peppermint extract with vanilla for a different flavor profile. - Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results.