Pin this Festive sugar cookies with vibrant red-and-white peppermint swirls, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
I first served this to my family during the holidays and they couldn’t get enough of the sweet peppermint flavor and cheerful colors.
Ingredients
- Dough: 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter softened, 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Coloring: Red gel food coloring
- Garnish (optional): 1/2 cup (70 g) crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour baking powder and salt Set aside
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy about 2 3 minutes
- Step 3:
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract Beat until combined
- Step 4:
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms
- Step 5:
- Divide dough in half Add red food coloring to one portion and knead until desired color is achieved Leave the other half plain
- Step 6:
- Shape each dough half into a rectangle wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes
- Step 7:
- Roll out each dough separately between parchment to a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick
- Step 8:
- Stack the red dough over the plain dough peel away the top parchment and gently press together
- Step 9:
- Starting from a long side tightly roll up the dough into a log Wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm
- Step 10:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Line baking sheets with parchment
- Step 11:
- Slice the chilled log into 1/4 inch rounds Arrange on prepared sheets spacing 2 inches apart
- Step 12:
- Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies if desired
- Step 13:
- Bake for 10 12 minutes until edges are just set and cookies are no longer shiny
- Step 14:
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Pin this These cookies always bring back warm memories of our family holiday baking days spent laughing and sharing stories.
Notes
These cookies freeze well store in an airtight container for up to 1 month Pair with hot cocoa or peppermint tea for a festive treat
Required Tools
Mixing bowls Electric mixer Measuring cups and spoons Rolling pin Parchment paper Sharp knife Baking sheets Wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, and dairy (butter) Peppermint candies may contain soy or other allergens check packaging Always double-check ingredient labels if you have food allergies
Pin this Enjoy these festive treats with friends and family for a memorable holiday season.