Description
Delicious and festive Christmas Swirl Pinwheel Cookies that are sure to impress your guests with their vibrant colors and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1/4 cup green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts. Leave one part plain, and to the second part, add cocoa powder. To the third part, add red and green food coloring.
- Roll out each portion of dough between two sheets of parchment paper into rectangles.
- Layer the colored doughs on top of each other, then roll them up tightly into a log.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Once chilled, slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, add more food coloring as desired.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavors by adding extracts or spices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas, cookies, pinwheel, dessert, holiday