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5 from 2 votes

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

These Christmas Pinwheel Cookies might just be the most festive cookies you’ll make this holiday season! Three colors of buttery dough are rolled up into a log, revealing a colorful pinwheel inside when sliced and baked.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas cookies, christmas pinwheel cookies, cookies, pinwheel cookies
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 115kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Hand mixer
  • Measure Cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
    1 1/2 sticks, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Divide dough into three portions. Tint one portion red and one portion green and leave one portion plain.
    1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring
  • Roll out each portion between waxed paper into a 9x6-in. rectangle. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove waxed paper. Layer the dough in order of red, white, and then green.
  • Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut pinwheel and checkerboard dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg