Peppermint Red Velvet Cookies
So when was it that peppermint became associated with the color red? Especially considering it comes from green leaves. Not sure who came up with the color choice but for some reason it’s as if it were meant to be. If you ask me, the flavors of peppermint should most definitely be associated with the color red. They are vibrant, warm and bold just like the color red, and the obvious answer – the peppermint flavor always reminds me of the Christmas season. This got me thinking that their should be a peppermint red velvet dessert.
I saw these cookies on Pinterest (yes another Pinterest find, I’m an addict) and decided to make them in a peppermint version with a slightly more vibrant red for the holidays. I simply reduced the cocoa powdered (and replaced the cocoa powder reduction with flour, hence the + 2 tbsp flour) and replaced the brown sugar with granulated sugar to reduce the brown hues in the cookie and I actually used 1 less tsp of the red food coloring because I didn’t think it needed a full tbsp. I also didn’t think the cookies needed a full 12 minutes of baking, my first batch was so dry after baking for 12 minutes so the second I cut clear back to 8 and they were perfect. Moist and chewy on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside. Enjoy!
Christmas Cookie Recipes to Try
Do you go to Christmas cookie swaps? Exchange holiday treats with neighbors? Attend a lot of festive gatherings during December? I’ve got you. Here are a handful of my favorite Christmas cookies for you to try:
M&M Christmas Cookies Italian Ricotta Christmas Cookies Linzer Cookies Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies Christmas Tree Cookies Peppermint White Chocolate Chip Cookies Eggnog Cookies
