Festive Christmas Pinwheel Cookies Recipe
These festive cookies feature vibrant red and green swirls, perfect for holiday celebrations. They are soft, buttery, and dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup red food coloring
- ½ cup green food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar for finishing
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three portions; color two portions red and green.
- Roll each colored dough into rectangles between parchment paper.
- Stack the colored rectangles on the uncolored dough and roll into a log.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough into rounds and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly for easier slicing.