Peppermint Holiday Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Red food coloring
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
• Additional crushed candy canes for topping
• 2 tbsp milk (if needed for dough)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Beat in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.

3. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Divide dough in half.

5. Color one half with red food coloring.

6. Chill both doughs for 1 hour.

7. Roll each dough portion into 1/4-inch thick rectangles.

8. Place red dough on top of white dough.

9. Roll up tightly from long side, like a jelly roll.

10. Wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.

11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

12. Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds.

13. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

14. Cool completely before decorating with melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes.

Bite into these Peppermint Holiday Cookies and experience a festive swirl of cool mint and sweet vanilla in every crisp, buttery bite! Each cookie delivers a perfect spiral of red and white, topped with a snow-like dusting of crushed candy canes that makes them as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you’re leaving them for Santa or sharing at a cookie exchange, these spiraled delights bring candy cane magic to your holiday cookie platter. So roll up your sleeves, grab your rolling pin, and get ready to create cookies that’ll have everyone feeling merry and bright!