Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these colorful Christmas Pinwheel Cookies! With vibrant swirls of green and red, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a delightful combination of flavors. Perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying by the fire, these cookies are sure to bring joy and nostalgia to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Gel food coloring (red and green)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour until smooth. Divide dough in half; color one half red and the other green using gel food coloring.
- Wrap each dough portion in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each color between parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick. Layer the red dough on top of the green and roll tightly into a log shape.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the log into 1/4-inch rounds and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 15g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg