Two Tone Peppermint Cookies
Easy Two Tone Peppermint Cookies recipe. The perfect Christmas cookie recipe that can be made ahead. Perfect for your holiday dessert tray.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- pink food gel
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla and baking powder until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg. Add in the flour and mix until fully combined.
- Divide the dough in two and transfer one half into a separate bowl. Add in a little bit of the pink food gel and mix until incorporated. Keep adding the pink food coloring until it reaches your desired color.
- Shape each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Press the two dough logs together. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut into slices and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool on wire racks.
Notes
Total time does not include time in the fridge.