Christmas Pinwheel Cookies: Easy and Festive Treats for All
Delight in the festive spirit with these vibrant and easy-to-make Christmas pinwheel cookies!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup red food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half. Mix cocoa powder into one half and red food coloring into the other half.
- Roll each half between sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle.
- Layer the two rectangles together and roll them into a log.
- Chill the log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle colored sugar on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, cookies, festive treats, holiday baking