Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful peppermint swirl cookies, bursting with a refreshing mint flavor and a touch of sweetness. Each soft, chewy cookie is a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With their vibrant colors and inviting aroma, they are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Red and green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half; leave one half plain and add food coloring to the other half to create desired color swirls.
- Roll both halves into logs, twist them together gently, then slice into 1/2-inch thick cookies.
- Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg