Delicious Christmas Pinwheel Cookies in 8 Simple Steps
Bright, buttery Christmas pinwheel cookies perfect for holiday cookie swaps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red and green gel food coloring
- White sanding sugar (optional for rolling)
Instructions
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Divide dough into 3 bowls. Tint one red, one green, leave one plain.
- Roll out each dough between parchment sheets. Stack red, white, and green layers. Roll into a tight log.
- Wrap the dough log and chill for 2+ hours.
- Slice into 1/4-inch rounds, roll edges in sanding sugar if desired, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors
- Chilling dough ensures clean slices
- Sanding sugar adds festive sparkle
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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