Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delectable Peppermint Swirl Cookies! Soft and chewy, each cookie is infused with vibrant swirls of peppermint and a delightful crunch from crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift, these cookies will fill your home with a warm, inviting aroma that captures the essence of winter. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, they are sure to bring smiles to everyone around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in crushed candy canes.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg