Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these vibrant peppermint pinwheel cookies! Each bite reveals a delightful crunch, followed by a soft buttery center, infused with refreshing peppermint and rich chocolate flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition. Bring joy to your dessert table with these eye-catching treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Red or green food coloring (as desired)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add peppermint extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide dough into two portions; color one half with food coloring.
- Roll out each dough portion between plastic wrap to about 1/4 inch thick and chill for 30 minutes.
- Stack layers together, roll tightly into a log shape, slice into 1/4 inch rounds, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg