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Perfect Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

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Delightful festive cookies with beautiful red and green swirls, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • A few drops of red gel food coloring
  • A few drops of green gel food coloring
  • To taste red sanding sugar (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.
  4. Sift together flour, kosher salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Divide the dough into two halves; color one half red and the other green.
  7. Roll each portion into rectangles about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Layer the two rectangles on top of each other and roll tightly into a log.
  9. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for about one hour.
  10. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick pinwheels.
  11. Sprinkle with red sanding sugar if desired.
  12. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  13. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough before slicing and use gel food coloring for vibrant results.

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