Description
Delicious and festive Christmas Pinwheel Cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1/4 cup green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts.
- To one part, add cocoa powder and mix well.
- To the second part, add red food coloring and mix until fully incorporated.
- To the third part, add green food coloring and mix until fully incorporated.
- Roll out each colored dough between two sheets of parchment paper into rectangles.
- Layer the colored doughs on top of each other, then roll them up tightly into a log.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the dough for easier slicing.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing or sprinkles for extra festivity.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American