Delightful Christmas Pinwheel Cookies for Celebrations
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- Gel food coloring red and green
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three equal portions.
- Color one portion with cocoa powder, and the other two with gel food coloring.
- Roll each colored dough into rectangles on parchment paper.
- Layer the doughs on top of each other, gently pressing to adhere.
- Tightly roll the layered dough into a log, then wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the chilled log into ¼-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.