Description
Delightful pinwheel cookies with a fun swirl of vibrant flavors, perfect for family gatherings and creating sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for deeper flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (or fruit purees for color)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla.
- Incorporate the flour, salt, and cocoa or fruit puree until just combined.
- Divide the dough into halves or thirds based on colors.
- Roll out the dough between parchment paper to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Layer the different colors of dough and roll tightly into a log.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before enjoying!
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. To make them dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pinwheel cookies, fun cookies, family baking