Description
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are a festive treat that bring holiday cheer to every gathering. With vibrant swirls of red and green, these buttery cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Each bite offers a sweet, rich flavor that evokes warm memories of family traditions and celebrations. Perfect for sharing or savoring at home, these cookies will become a cherished addition to your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Red and green gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; tint one half red and the other green with food coloring.
- Roll each colored dough into rectangles on parchment paper, layer them, then roll tightly.
- Chill for at least an hour, slice into rounds, and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg