Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Christmas Pinwheel Cookies! These colorful treats are not only visually stunning but also melt-in-your-mouth delicious, making them a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations. With a buttery sweetness and the ability to customize flavors, they are ideal for sharing at family gatherings or gifting to friends. The vibrant swirls of red and green create a joyful presentation that will impress everyone. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels, including kids who can join in on the fun of rolling and decorating. Bring cheer to your holidays with these delightful cookies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Wilton red gel food coloring
- Red, white, and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated; divide dough in half.
- Color one half with red gel food coloring; mix well.
- Wrap both dough pieces in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out each piece between parchment paper into 1/4-inch thick sheets.
- Stack red dough on white dough and roll into a log.
- Roll log in sprinkles to coat evenly.
- Slice log into 1/3-inch thick cookies.
- Place slices on a lined baking sheet; chill again for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg