Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
christmas pinwheel cookies

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies: 5 Reasons You’ll Love Them


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Christmas pinwheel cookies are colorful and festive, perfect for holiday celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup red food coloring
  • 1/4 cup green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Divide dough into three equal portions.
  7. Add cocoa powder to one portion, red food coloring to another, and green food coloring to the last.
  8. Roll each portion between parchment paper into rectangles.
  9. Layer the colors together and roll into a log.
  10. Chill the log for 1 hour.
  11. Slice into 1/4 inch thick cookies and place on a baking sheet.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  13. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for brighter colors.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Experiment with different flavors by adding extracts.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: christmas pinwheel cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies