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Festive Christmas Pinwheel Cookies to Brighten Your Holidays Today!

Festive Christmas Pinwheel Cookies to Brighten Your Holidays
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Delicious and colorful pinwheel cookies perfect for the holiday season.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough in half. To one half, add cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated.
  7. Roll out both dough halves between sheets of parchment paper into rectangles.
  8. Layer the chocolate dough on top of the vanilla dough and roll tightly into a log.
  9. Chill the log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  10. Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. Sprinkle the tops with red and green sprinkles.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  13. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • For a festive touch, use different colored sprinkles.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Feel free to experiment with different flavors by adding extracts like almond or peppermint.

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