From Cook's Country magazine. Grind the peppermint candies in a food processor until they are pulverized. Times do not include chill time of at least 2 hours.
Provided by AshK5246
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 1/2 dozen, 50-54 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
- With electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in egg until incorporated.
- Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture, and mix until dough forms (about 1 minute).
- Remove half of the dough from bowl and reserve.
- Add extracts, candy, and food coloring to remaining dough and mix until combined.
- Place reserved dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll into 14 by 8-inch rectangle. Repeat with peppermint dough, then place on top fo plain dough and press gently to adhere.
- With long side facing you, roll dough into log.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake until edges are just golden (12-14 minutes), switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking.
- Let cool 10 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 19.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4, Protein 0.9
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Ali Lali
lali-a@yahoo.comOverall, I really enjoyed these candy cane pinwheels. They're a great holiday treat.
Muhammad Adeel Muhammad Adeel
a_m@hotmail.co.ukThese were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so pretty and taste amazing.
Monirul Islam
mi2@yahoo.comThese pinwheels are so festive and perfect for Christmas! I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint.
Sohaib Sahu
s_s@hotmail.co.ukI used crushed candy canes instead of peppermint extract and they were delicious!
Hazel Lindiwe
hlindiwe72@aol.comThe dough was a bit crumbly, but the pinwheels still held together and tasted great.
Faisal Yahaya
faisal@hotmail.comThese pinwheels were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Sphiwe Amanda
a@yahoo.comEasy to make and so yummy! Perfect for a holiday party or cookie exchange.
XD hero
hero@yahoo.comThese are the cutest and most delicious Christmas cookies! I will definitely be making them again next year.
julius aso
asoj@hotmail.co.ukI've made these pinwheels several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so festive and delicious.
homraj khadka
h71@gmail.comThese candy cane pinwheels were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.