Peppermint Swirl Cookies
Festive peppermint swirl cookies Delicious holiday baking recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Peppermint Extract
- Red Food Coloring
- Crushed Peppermint Candies
Instructions
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking and makes the dough easier to handle.
- Don’t overmix. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, resulting in tough cookies. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the dough evenly and use gel food coloring for vibrant, consistent color. Roll the dough logs tightly for well-defined swirls.
- Keep a close eye on the cookies while they bake. They should be lightly golden around the edges. Overbaking will result in dry cookies.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on the cookies immediately after baking while they are still soft.
Notes
These Peppermint Swirl Cookies are not just delicious; they’re a visual masterpiece, perfect for gifting, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a cozy cup of hot cocoa. The vibrant swirls of red and white evoke the classic candy cane, bringing back childhood memories of festive cheer.