Festive Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid red food coloring, to your color liking
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid green food coloring, to your color liking
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms
Divide the dough into two equal portions
Add red food coloring to one portion and mix until uniform in color
Add green food coloring to the other portion and mix until uniform in color
On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick
Stack the green rectangle on top of the red rectangle and roll up tightly from the long side to form a log
Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Tips
Fun to make and even more fun to eat
Adjust food coloring amounts to achieve your preferred holiday shades
