Striped Peppermint Shortbread Cookies Recipe | King Arthur Baking

Striped Peppermint Shortbread Cookies Recipe | King Arthur Baking

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These peppermint shortbread cookies are as festive as they are flavorful. Make a batch of dough and stash it in your freezer, so you’re only a few slices away from beautiful holiday cookies!

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Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons (170g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups (240g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet natural red food coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon water
  • 1/8 teaspoon peppermint oil
  • 1/4 cup (57g) coarse sparkling sugar

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