Swirled Mint Cookies Recipe

Name: Swirled Mint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, softened; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 10 to 20 drops red food coloring; 10 to 20 drops green food coloring

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 to 20 drops red food coloring
10 to 20 drops green food coloring

1
In a large bowl, cream butters and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Divide dough into thirds. Stir red food coloring into one portion of dough; stir green food coloring into another portion. Leave remaining dough plain. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3
Divide each portion of dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-in. rope. Place a red, a green and a plain rope next to each other. Cut through all three ropes at 1-in. intervals, forming sets of three differently colored doughs. Repeat.
4
Roll each set of doughs into a ball; place balls 3 in. apart on ungreased
5
. Flatten to 1/8-in. thickness with a glass dipped in remaining sugar. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, softened, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Swirled Mint Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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