Description

Experience the joy of the holiday season with Christmas Pinwheel Cookies! These vibrant, swirled treats are made from a buttery dough that’s as delightful to create as it is to savor. Perfect for festive gatherings or gifting, each cookie is a burst of color and flavor that embodies the spirit of Christmas cheer.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup cocoa powder
Food coloring (various colors)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add flour and mix until just combined. Divide dough in half; leave one half plain and mix cocoa powder into the other half until smooth.
Color each portion with food coloring as desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Roll out each dough between parchment paper into rectangles about ¼-inch thick. Stack layers, peel off one side of parchment, and press down gently.
Roll up tightly from one edge into a log shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate again for another hour.
Slice chilled log into rounds about ½-inch thick and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 104
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using almond or peppermint extracts. - Experiment with different food colorings for a more colorful display. - To enhance taste, add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.