Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Discover how to make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
20
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
30
Total Time
24
Servings
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Discover how to make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda.
Step 5
5. Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 6
6. Divide the Dough: Split the dough in half. Leave one half plain and dye the other half with red gel food coloring, mixing until evenly colored. Repeat with the other half using green gel food coloring.
Step 7
7. Chill the Dough: Wrap each colored dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.
Step 8
8. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the red dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Do the same with the green dough.
Step 9
9. Layer the Dough: Place the red dough on top of the green dough. Gently press them together and roll them up tightly from one end to form a log.
Step 10
10. Chill Again: Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an additional 15-20 minutes until firm.
Step 11
11. Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Unwrap the chilled log and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 12
12. Add Sanding Sugar: Sprinkle the tops of each cookie with red sanding sugar for a festive touch.
Step 13
13. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
You Must Know
- ✓Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar, resulting in a lighter cookie texture.
- ✓For more vibrant colors, add more gel food coloring gradually until you achieve your desired hue.
- ✓Use a sharp knife for slicing the log to ensure clean edges and even cookies.
Chef's Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar, resulting in a lighter cookie texture.
For more vibrant colors, add more gel food coloring gradually until you achieve your desired hue.
Use a sharp knife for slicing the log to ensure clean edges and even cookies.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these beautiful pinwheel cookies on a festive platter at holiday parties or gift them in decorative tins. They pair wonderfully with a cup of hot cocoa or holiday spiced tea.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
120
Calories
1g
Protein
16g
Carbs
6g
Fat
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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Discover how to make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (10)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the Dough: Split the dough in half. Leave one half plain and dye the other half with red gel food coloring, mixing until evenly colored. Repeat with the other half using green gel food coloring.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap each colored dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the red dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Do the same with the green dough.
- Layer the Dough: Place the red dough on top of the green dough. Gently press them together and roll them up tightly from one end to form a log.
- Chill Again: Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an additional 15-20 minutes until firm.
- Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Unwrap the chilled log and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Add Sanding Sugar: Sprinkle the tops of each cookie with red sanding sugar for a festive touch.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.