Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Colorful and festive, these Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines buttery flavor and sweetness, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2/3 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2.5 sticks Unsalted Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Food Coloring (red and green)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts. Color one part red and the other green.
- Roll out each dough separately, then layer them together.
- Tightly roll into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the dough into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze them for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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