SWIRLED MINT COOKIES
No one will believe that these rich and buttery cookies are light, but they are! With their colorful swirls, each one of these minty, sugary bites has its own look. -Lois Hill, Thomasville, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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. , Divide dough into thirds. Stir red food coloring into 1 portion of dough; stir green food coloring into another portion. Leave remaining dough plain. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Divide each portion of dough into 4 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 3 ropes at 1-in. intervals, forming sets of 3 differently colored doughs. Repeat., Roll each set of doughs into a ball; place balls 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/8-in. thickness with a glass dipped in remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges
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Sujata Limbu
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are delicious and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Chiemela Michael
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and minty. They're not too overpowering, and they're just the right size for a snack.
Dj Shiblu
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. The mint and chocolate swirl is so festive and eye-catching.
Symon Scott
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover mint extract. They're also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.
m'd Muhammad
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Miranda Flores
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!
Nalubwama Vicky
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They're so easy to make and they look so festive.
Sonu Limbu
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The mint flavor was really refreshing, and the chocolate swirl added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Lyndi Heitman
[email protected]I love the combination of mint and chocolate in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and minty. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow.
Emin Mechov
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The mint flavor was subtle and refreshing, and the chocolate swirl added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.