Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Make your holidays sweeter with these festive Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. Perfect swirls of red and white make every bite as cheerful as the season.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Red food coloring (gel preferred for vibrant color)
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients until soft dough forms.Divide dough in half. Leave one portion plain and tint the other red. Knead gently to mix.Roll each dough portion into equal rectangles about ¼ inch thick. Stack red on top of plain dough.Roll stacked dough into a tight log. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice log into ¼–½ inch thick cookies. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Optional: dust with powdered sugar.