Sure thing! Here’s the delightful recipe for Peppermint Pinwheels, perfect for any occasion but especially delightful during the festive Christmas season! These cookies are a wonderful blend of buttery richness and refreshing peppermint flavor, sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Peppermint Pinwheels
Description: Make and share this Peppermint Pinwheels recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven
- Recipe Yield: 4 Dozen
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp red food coloring
Instructions:
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Flavorings: Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing well to form a dough.
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Divide Dough: Divide the dough in half. To one portion, add the peppermint extract and red food coloring, mixing until evenly distributed.
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Roll Out Dough: On a clean work surface, place a sheet of wax paper. Roll out each portion of dough between two sheets of wax paper into a 16×10 inch rectangle.
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Combine Dough: Remove the top sheet of wax paper from both rectangles. Place the red rectangle over the plain rectangle.
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Roll Up: Starting with the long side, tightly roll up the dough jelly roll style.
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Wrap and Chill: Wrap the rolled dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or until firm.
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Slice: Unwrap the chilled dough and cut it into 1/4 inch slices.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
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Bake: Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until set and lightly golden around the edges.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
These Peppermint Pinwheels are not only delicious but also visually stunning with their swirls of red and white. They’re perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or simply enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly evening. So go ahead, whip up a batch of these delightful treats and spread the joy of the season with every bite! 🍪✨
