Description
These Peppermint Swirl Cookies are creamy, festive, and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for the holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red and green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Mix in the peppermint extract and salt.
- Add in the flour gradually until combined.
- Divide the dough into two portions and add food coloring to each.
- Roll out each color and twist them together to form a log.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the dough into rounds and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg