Description
Delight in the festive flavors of Christmas Pinwheel Cookies, where each colorful swirl combines buttery goodness with the rich taste of chocolate and refreshing peppermint. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these cookies not only look stunning but also deliver a joyful burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Divide dough into two parts; leave one plain and color the other with food coloring. Roll each into rectangles on parchment paper.
- Stack colored dough on plain dough and roll into a log shape. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled dough into rounds and bake on parchment-lined sheets for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg