Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these vibrant Christmas Pinwheel Cookies, featuring a delightful blend of buttery vanilla and rich chocolate swirls. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies not only taste amazing but also create lasting memories with loved ones. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide dough in half. Mix cocoa powder into one half; if needed, add a splash of milk.
- Roll out both doughs between parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness; chill for 30 minutes.
- Layer chocolate dough over vanilla dough; roll tightly into a log shape and freeze for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and bake on lined sheets for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg