CHRISTMAS PINWHEEL COOKIES
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are colourful, buttery sugar cookies swirled with festive red and green layers. These eye-catching treats are perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday platters, and adding a cheerful touch to your Christmas baking traditions.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For Colouring:
- Red gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
Instructions
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients until dough forms.
Divide and Colour:
- Divide dough into three equal parts. Leave one plain, colour one red, and one green. Mix food colouring into each portion thoroughly.
Roll and Stack:
- Roll each colour into equal-sized rectangles (about ¼ inch thick). Stack layers on top of each other, gently pressing them together. Roll tightly into a log.
Chill:
- Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Slice and Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice dough into ¼-inch rounds and place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are just set.
Cool:
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make Ahead:
Dough log can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Customising the Look:
Add holiday sprinkles to the edges before chilling for extra festive flair. Serving Suggestions:
Serve with hot cocoa, or package as edible holiday gifts. Storage Tips:
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Dough log can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Customising the Look:
Add holiday sprinkles to the edges before chilling for extra festive flair. Serving Suggestions:
Serve with hot cocoa, or package as edible holiday gifts. Storage Tips:
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.