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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

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Delightful Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are vibrant, festive treats perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
For the Color
  • few drops Red Food Coloring
  • few drops Green Food Coloring
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Christmas Sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into three portions and color two with food coloring.
  5. Roll out each colored dough and layer them over the plain dough.
  6. Roll the layered dough tightly into a log shape.
  7. Chill the log in festive sprinkles for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets.
  9. Slice the log into rounds and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  10. Cool on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday parties and can be customized with different flavors and colors.

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