Easy Two Tone Peppermint Cookies recipe. The perfect Christmas cookie recipe that can be made ahead. Perfect for your holiday dessert tray.
Thanksgiving is over. Now we have officially entered the Christmas season. Time for all of the Christmas cookie recipes.
This is always the time of year where I am constantly trying to calm excited students to focus in class. I am going to bake cookies every week this holiday season as a kind of therapy. Christmas cookies brighten my mood instantly, and these Two Tone Peppermint Cookies are definitely going to be on rotation during Christmas time, and probably long after. These make the perfect holiday cookie, and they are so easy to make.
Two Tone Peppermint Cookies Ingredients
All you need to make these holiday cookies is:
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 2 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- pink food gel
Tips & Tricks
Enhance the peppermint flavor. One addition that I love if I have the time is to melt some white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and mix in some peppermint extract. Drizzle the melted chocolate on top, then sprinkle some crushed candy canes or peppermint candies cut into small pieces on top of it. The candy cane pieces give them a stunning appearance, making them perfect for holiday parties or cookie exchanges.
Make sure you pay attention to the chill time. Do not skip this step! It is one of the most important steps. The first time I tried making this recipe, I didn’t chill it for nearly long enough. This made for a spread out and chewy cookie, which was not what I was going for. For best results, make sure to follow the recipe card carefully.
Double check that you sealed your plastic wrap properly! I have made many mistakes in the past where the plastic wrap wasn’t tight enough, resulting in dried out cookie dough when I took it out of the fridge.
Storage: These cookies can be in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. In my opinion, this is the best way to store them as they tend to get dry in the fridge. If you wanted to freeze them, simply place the cookies in a freezer back, and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also freeze the cookie dough. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag. When you are ready to use them, just place in the fridge until they are defrosted.
More recipes for your cookie tray
Like these Two Tone Peppermint Cookies? Then you will love recipes:
- White Chocolate Coconut Flour Cookie Dough Balls
- Peppermint Bark Brownies
- Brown Sugar Crinkle Cookies
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Two Tone Peppermint Cookies
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.
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SO FUN! I can’t get over how irresistible these cookies are… plus they are so much fun to bake! I used several different colours for the dough and love how the finished cookies look.
Aww love that! So glad you liked it!
These not only taste amazing, but they look beautiful! The two tone colours are so pretty 🙂
Best of all, they were easy to make – the perfect addition to your festive cookie boxes.
Aw I am so glad you liked it!
These Two-Tone Peppermint Cookies are a festive delight! Tried the recipe and they’re the perfect blend of chocolatey and minty goodness. A visually stunning treat for the holidays!
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
These cookies are so cute! They are the perfect dessert for our next family gathering. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome!
These Two-Tone Peppermint Cookies are a festive delight that adds a burst of holiday cheer to any gathering!
Thanks!
Loved how easy these were to make, and they added the perfect fun pop of color to my holiday cookie tray. Such a cute aesthetic for the season. Great recipe!
So glad you liked it 🙂
I love the two-color tone of your peppermint cookies. It is so beautiful and I am pretty sure that it is also delicious!
It’s so good, and actually easy to make 😉
I made this cookie recipe and my kids like it, aside from that it is so easy to make.
Yay! That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
We love how the Christmas season evokes such creativity, and your cookies are so vibrant, and I bet the aroma is just all Christmas! Great share for the season!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too!!
Such a fun and festive cookie for the holidays. Delicious as well as pretty!
So glad you liked it!
Love the bright candy cane color! These will be so pretty in our cookie boxes to give as gifts!
Thank you!