Peppermint Swirl Sugar Cookies: Easy Festive Treats for Home Bakers
Delightful and festive, these Peppermint Swirl Sugar Cookies are perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix well.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, feel free to add additional peppermint extract.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Peppermint, Swirl, Sugar Cookies, Festive, Treats