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Peppermint Swirl Cookies

Peppermint Swirl Cookies
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Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Peppermint Swirl Cookies! These vibrant cookies feature a beautiful red and white swirl design, perfectly blending the refreshing flavors of peppermint and vanilla. Ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or just treating yourself, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Involve your kids in the swirling process for a memorable family activity, or package them up as thoughtful homemade gifts. Easy to prepare with common ingredients, these cookies will surely impress everyone at your next celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Red gel food coloring
  • 1/4 cup coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies for coating

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
  3. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; divide dough in half.
  4. Color one half with red gel food coloring and chill both halves wrapped in plastic for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll each half into rectangles; layer and roll into a log shape. Chill again for 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Slice the chilled log into rounds and coat with coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies before baking for 8-10 minutes.

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