Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these visually stunning and buttery Swirled Christmas Cookies, perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Red and Green Food Coloring
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy and light.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well before adding the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts and color one red and the other green.
- Roll each color into a rectangle on a floured surface and lay them on top of each other.
- Swirl the two colors together to form a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on a wire rack and optionally frost with icing.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil for butter. Chill the dough before baking to maintain the shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, swirled cookies, festive desserts, Christmas recipes