Description
Delightful and colorful pinwheel cookies that blend sweetness with a hint of buttery richness, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fillings: fruit preserves, chocolate chips, or nuts
Instructions
- Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until creamy and pale.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl, mixing until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough between two pieces of parchment paper into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread an even layer of your chosen filling over the rolled dough.
- Tightly roll the dough into a cylinder using the parchment paper to help.
- Wrap the rolled dough in plastic wrap and chill again for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice the rolled dough into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, pinwheel cookies, sweet treats, baking