Christmas Pinwheel Cookies Swirls (Printable Version)
Buttery vanilla cookies with vibrant red and green swirls, rolled in sprinkles. #holidaybaking #pinwheelcookies #christmastreats #festivecookies #bakedgoods
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Additional
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Red food coloring
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Green food coloring
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1 cup sprinkles
# Steps:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
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Divide the dough evenly into two portions. Tint one portion red and the other green using food coloring. Roll each colored dough separately into equal-sized rectangles.
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Layer the green dough rectangle over the red dough rectangle. Starting from the longer edge, tightly roll the layered dough into a log. Gently roll the log in sprinkles to evenly coat the outside. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled dough log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are just set. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
# Notes:
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Ensure the dough log is well chilled before slicing to achieve clean, defined pinwheel shapes.
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The color and type of sprinkles can be changed to match various festive occasions.