Description
Delightful swirled cookies infused with festive peppermint and vanilla, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Food coloring (red and green)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half; blend food coloring and peppermint extract into one half.
- Spoon alternating doughs onto the baking sheet and swirl gently.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a dairy-free option, replace butter with coconut oil. Chill the dough for easier handling if it’s too soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, swirled cookies, peppermint cookies