Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these colorful Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. Each bite reveals a buttery, sweet dough infused with hints of vanilla and almond, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for gatherings or gifting. Their vibrant red and green swirls not only make them visually stunning but also a fun baking activity for the whole family. Experience the joy of creating these festive cookies that will surely bring smiles to everyone around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Red gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms; don’t over-mix.
- Divide dough into two portions; color one half red and the other green using gel food coloring.
- Roll each colored dough into rectangles on parchment paper about 1/4-inch thick.
- Layer the rectangles, roll into a log shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled logs into 1/4-inch rounds and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg