Description
Delightful Peppermint Swirl Cookies with a refreshing minty flavor and vibrant swirls, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Divide dough into two portions. Color one portion red with food coloring.
- Roll the contrasting color doughs together and twist them to create swirls.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and chill the dough if it’s too sticky.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg