Description
These Holiday Pinwheel Cookies are colorful and festive, perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup red food coloring
- 1/2 cup green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Divide the dough into two portions. Color one with red food coloring and the other with green food coloring.
- Roll each dough into a rectangle on parchment paper.
- Layer the green dough on top of the red dough and roll tightly.
- Chill the log in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a fun twist, add sprinkles before baking.
- These cookies can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Holiday Pinwheel Cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking