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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Best Christmas Pinwheel Cookies: Festive, Easy, and Irresistible Treats

These Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are a delightful blend of red and white swirls, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Use soft, fresh flour for tender cookies.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Chill it well for rich flavor and flakiness.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Adds classic sweet base.
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binder and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Enhances buttery sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
For the Red Dough Swirl
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring Gel-based works best.
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or dried beet powder Optional for color and flavor.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt until combined.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into two equal 8-inch discs.
  5. Knead red food coloring into one disc until the hue is vivid.
  6. Roll both discs into 12 x 8-inch rectangles about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Layer red rectangle on plain one, roll tightly into a log, and press seam.
  8. Wrap log in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice log into 1/4-inch rounds.
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges set and centers are pale.
  11. Cool cookies on wire rack after 5 minutes on baking sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar for extra festive sparkle.

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