Description
These peppermint twist cookies are a holiday baking favorite—perfect for cozy mornings, cookie trays, or gifting with a festive flair!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Red gel food coloring
- Extra granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Divide dough, dye half red, and chill both for 30 minutes.
- Roll red and white dough into ropes, twist together, form circles, and roll in sugar.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg