Description
Bring holiday cheer to your gatherings with these delightful Christmas Pinwheel Cookies! Bursting with vibrant colors and rich flavors, these cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Easy to make and customizable, they’re perfect for sharing with family and friends during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red and green)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add flour at low speed until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Divide dough into two parts, adding food coloring to each half as desired.
- Roll out each colored dough into rectangles on a floured surface (1/4 inch thick).
- Stack the layers, press gently, then roll tightly into a log shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled dough into 1/4 inch rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg