Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are a festive dessert featuring vibrant red and green sugar dough swirled together into charming pinwheel shapes—an easy recipe loved by families and perfect for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 2-3 drops red gel food coloring
- 2-3 drops green gel food coloring
- Extra granulated or sanding sugar for rolling, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth and cohesive.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts; leave one portion plain, knead red gel food coloring into the second, and green into the third until uniformly colored.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each colored dough into an 8×6-inch rectangle (about 1/8-inch thick), stacking green on the bottom, white in the middle, and red on top.
- Starting with the long side, gently but firmly roll the layered dough into a tight log; wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing cookies 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating halfway through, until edges are set and centers are pale.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a more intense color, use gel food coloring; leftovers stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Dough can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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