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Peppermint Swirl Cookies

Peppermint Swirl Cookies
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Indulge in the festive spirit with Peppermint Swirl Cookies, a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday season. These cookies are adorned with vibrant red and white swirls, making them a stunning addition to your dessert table. With their refreshing peppermint flavor and buttery texture, they are perfect for Spécial occasions parties, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights at home. Easy to make and fun to share, Peppermint Swirl Cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) 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. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg followed by the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
  4. Divide the dough in half. Leave one half plain while adding red gel food coloring to the second half until uniform in color.
  5. Wrap each ball of dough separately in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out both doughs into rectangles (10×12 inches) about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Carefully lay the red dough on top of the plain dough and gently press them together. Starting from one long side, roll tightly into a log while pressing gently to eliminate air pockets.
  8. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap again and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until very firm.
  9. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  10. Remove chilled dough from refrigerator. If desired, brush lightly with water or whisked egg white before rolling in coarse sugar or crushed peppermint candies.
  11. Using a sharp knife, slice log into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place slices about an inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  12. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
  13. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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