Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Celebrate the festive season with colorful Christmas Pinwheel Cookies that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. These buttery, swirled treats are simple to make and can be customized with your favorite flavors and colors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, these cookies will surely impress your family and friends while adding joy to your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate pinwheels)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder (if using). Gradually add this mixture into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Divide the dough based on desired colors. Add gel food coloring to each portion until you achieve your preferred shades.
- Roll out each colored dough between two sheets of parchment paper into rectangles about ¼ inch thick. Layer them carefully on top of each other.
- Starting from one end, roll the layered dough tightly into a log shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Slice the chilled log into half-inch rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg