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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Festive, colorful pinwheel cookies that are perfect for parties, cookie exchanges, and family baking days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (various colors) Use gel for vibrant colors.
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough into halves and color each half with different food coloring.
  6. Roll each colored dough between two sheets of parchment paper into rectangles.
  7. Layer the dough rectangles on top of each other, then roll them up tightly to form a log.
  8. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  4. Let cool on wire racks and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Chill the dough well before slicing for better shape retention. Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors. Roll dough evenly for a uniform spiral.