Description
Cozy, colorful, and full of peppermint flavor, these Festive Peppermint Swirl Cookies are perfect for holiday baking, gifting, or serving at Christmas parties. The beginner-friendly recipe uses simple ingredients and produces perfectly shaped, festive cookies.
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
Red food coloring (gel or liquid)
Optional: coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candy for decoration
Instructions
Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
Divide dough into two portions; color one portion red.
Roll each portion into rectangles; stack red on plain dough.
Trim edges and roll into a log; wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice log into ¼-inch rounds; optionally roll in sugar.
Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set. Cool on wire rack.
Decorate with crushed peppermint or white chocolate drizzle if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + 2 hours chilling
- Cook Time: 9–11 minutes per batch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~3 dozen