Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
These festive Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are a delicious and beautiful addition to your holiday baking. The colorful dough swirls create a stunning visual effect, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Sugar for rolling
- 0.5 cup Colored Sugar Sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, then add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide dough in half. Add food coloring to one half and mix until desired color is achieved.
- Roll each dough half into a rectangle. Layer them on top of each other and roll tightly.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.