Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
These colorful, visually striking cookies combine the magic of Christmas with the joy of baking, making them a festive must-have for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter Ensure butter is softened but not melted.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coloring and Decoration
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
- Sprinkles for decoration Use as desired for outer coating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half. Color one half with red food coloring and the other half with green food coloring.
- Shape each colored dough into squares, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Baking
- Roll out both portions of dough to about 1/4-inch thick between parchment paper.
- Layer the red dough on top of the green dough and carefully roll them together to form a log.
- Roll the log in sprinkles until fully coated.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least another 2 hours.
- Once firm, slice the dough into 1-inch thick pieces and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container. They can last for a week at room temperature or up to three months in the freezer.