Candy Cane Cookies – Easy Peppermint Swirls for Christmas...

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ tsp baking powder
• • ⅞ tsp salt
• • 1 ⅞ cup unsalted butter
• • 1 ⅞ cups granulated sugar
• • 2 ⅞ large eggs
• • 1 ⅞ tsp vanilla extract
• • ⅞ tsp peppermint extract
• • Red and white decorator icing
• • Holiday sprinkles

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

2. 2

   On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut dough into circles. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely before adding icing.

4. 4

   Using a toothpick or small knife, drizzle red and white icing in a candy cane pattern over each cookie. Add sprinkles if desired.