Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these soft, chewy peppermint swirl cookies—perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Their vibrant colors and minty flavor will brighten any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 tsp red food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture. Then stir in vanilla extract and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Divide the dough into two bowls: leave one as is and add red food coloring to the second bowl. Drop spoonfuls of both doughs onto each other on the baking sheet and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft. Let cool before sprinkling with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider experimenting with different extracts like almond. - Letting cookie dough chill before baking can help prevent spreading.