Description
Delightful holiday cookies with vibrant colors and buttery vanilla flavor, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red and green)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the butter by bringing it to room temperature.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix until smooth.
- Combine the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl and gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- Color one portion with red and green food coloring.
- Roll each portion between parchment paper into rectangles.
- Layer the uncolored dough on top of the colored layer and roll tightly into a log.
- Chill the dough log in plastic wrap for at least an hour.
- Slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool completely and decorate with powdered sugar or melted chocolate.
Notes
Ensure the butter is at room temperature and the dough is properly chilled for best results. Feel free to customize colors for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, pinwheel cookies, festive treats, cookie recipe