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Peppermint Swirl Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Peppermint Swirl Sugar Cookies are a festive twist on classic sugar cookies, featuring a delightful peppermint flavor and a striking red and white swirl design. These soft and buttery cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations and gift-giving, offering both a visually appealing treat and a refreshing minty taste.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 batch sugar cookie dough
  • 1–2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
  • 3 drops red food colouring

Instructions

  1. Flavor the Dough: In a medium bowl, knead 1-2 teaspoons of pure peppermint extract into the sugar cookie dough until well combined, infusing it with a refreshing mint flavor.
  2. Divide and Color: Place half of the dough into a separate bowl. Add 3 drops of red food coloring to this half and knead until the dough achieves a vibrant red hue.
  3. Form the Swirl Log: Pinch off small pieces of dough alternately from the red and white doughs, layering them in a log shape on a piece of parchment paper to create a peppermint swirl pattern.
  4. Chill the Dough: Roll up the layered dough log tightly in the parchment paper. Refrigerate it for 2 hours to firm up, which makes slicing easier and helps maintain the shape during baking.
  5. Slice the Cookies: Remove the chilled dough log from the parchment paper and slice into 1/4 inch thick slices, revealing the beautiful peppermint swirl design.
  6. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the sliced cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies sit for 2 minutes to firm up. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough is well chilled before slicing to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract to suit your taste preference.
  • For a stronger color, add a few more drops of food coloring, but avoid adding too much to maintain dough consistency.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • These cookies freeze well; wrap slices in plastic wrap and freeze before baking, or freeze baked cookies after cooling.

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