Festive Peppermint Swirl Cookies
These delightful Festive Peppermint Swirl Cookies are a perfect treat for the holiday season! With a beautiful red and white twist, these cookies not only look festive but also offer a delicious buttery flavor combined with a hint of refreshing peppermint. Soft and chewy, they are the ideal addition to any cookie platter or a sweet gift for friends and family. Easy to make and delightful to share, this recipe will quickly become a holiday favorite in your home!
48
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
powdered sugar
1/3 cup (sifted)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
2 cups (sifted)
peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon
red food coloring
1/4 teaspoon (or 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring paste)
sugar
2 tablespoons
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until creamy and well-combined.
3
Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a soft dough.
4
Divide the dough equally into two portions. Into one half, mix in the peppermint extract and red food coloring until fully incorporated.
5
Divide each portion of dough into two pieces, resulting in four pieces total: two red and two white.
6
On a generously floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a rope about 12 inches long.
7
Place one red and one white rope alongside each other, then gently twist them together. Repeat this for the remaining two pieces of dough.
8
Cut the twisted ropes into 1/2-inch pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
9
Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
10
Using the bottom of a greased glass dipped in sugar, flatten each cookie to about 1/4-inch thickness.
11
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they are set but not browned.
12
Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Festive Peppermint Swirl Cookies?
They are a holiday treat featuring a red and white twist, a buttery flavor, and a hint of peppermint.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 48 servings.
What oven temperature is required?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
What should be used to line the baking sheet?
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
What ingredients are creamed together first?
The butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract are beaten together until creamy.
How should the butter be prepared?
The butter should be softened before starting the recipe.
What type of sugar is used in the cookie dough?
The dough uses 1/3 cup of sifted powdered sugar.
When is the flour added to the mixture?
Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour after the butter and sugar mixture becomes creamy.
How is the dough divided for coloring?
Divide the dough equally into two portions.
Which portion of dough gets the peppermint flavor?
The peppermint extract and red food coloring are mixed into one half of the dough.
How much peppermint extract is needed?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
What type of food coloring can be used?
You can use 1/4 teaspoon of red food coloring or 1/8 teaspoon of red food coloring paste.
How many total dough pieces should you have before rolling?
You should have four pieces total: two red and two white.
How long should the dough ropes be rolled?
Roll each piece of dough into a rope about 12 inches long.
How do you create the swirl pattern?
Place one red and one white rope next to each other and gently twist them together.
How small should the twisted rope pieces be cut?
Cut the twisted ropes into 1/2-inch pieces.
What should you do after cutting the twisted rope pieces?
Roll each 1/2-inch piece into a ball.
How much space is needed between cookies on the baking sheet?
Leave about 1 inch of space between each cookie ball.
How do you flatten the cookies?
Use the bottom of a greased glass dipped in sugar to flatten them.
What is the recommended thickness for the cookies?
Flatten each cookie to about 1/4-inch thickness.
How long do these cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 7 to 9 minutes.
How can you tell when the cookies are finished baking?
They are ready when they are set but not browned.
Where should the cookies cool?
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are described as soft and chewy.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 ingredients in total.
Does the flour need to be sifted?
Yes, the recipe specifies 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
What is the serving size for this recipe?
The serving size is not specified, but the recipe yields 48 servings.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include cookies, dessert, holiday, peppermint, festive, baking, and swirl.
What is the main flavor profile?
The cookies have a buttery flavor with a refreshing peppermint hint.
Is this recipe suitable for gifts?
Yes, they are described as an ideal sweet gift for friends and family.