Description

Red, White and Blue Pinwheel Icebox Cookies are the perfect festive treat for summer celebrations! Bursting with vibrant colors and delightful flavors of vanilla and chocolate, these eye-catching cookies will be the star of your dessert table. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they evoke memories of family gatherings and picnics. With their fun spiral design and sweet taste, these cookies are sure to impress guests at any occasion!

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar (dark)
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Red gel food coloring
Blue gel food coloring
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
Divide the dough into three portions: leave one plain, color one red using gel food coloring, and another blue. Knead each portion until uniform in color.
Roll out each colored dough between parchment paper into rectangles (1/4 inch thick). Stack layers starting with white on the bottom, followed by blue and red. Roll tightly along the long side into a log shape.
Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for at least two hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled logs into 1/4-inch rounds and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden. Enjoy warm or cooled!

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 25mg