Christmas Pinwheel Cookies: Delightful Treats You’ll Love!
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are festive, colorful, and delicious treats that are perfect for the holiday season. These cookies are not only visually appealing but also offer a delightful combination of flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1/4 cup green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts. Leave one part plain, add cocoa powder to the second part, and red food coloring to the third part.
- Roll out each portion of dough between two sheets of parchment paper into rectangles.
- Layer the colored doughs on top of each other, starting with the plain dough, then the cocoa dough, and finally the red dough.
- Roll the layered dough tightly into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds 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
- For a festive touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with different food coloring to create unique designs.