Description
These Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are a cheerful holiday treat with vibrant swirls and a delightful buttery flavor, perfect for festive gatherings and gift-giving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, salted)
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Soften butter and cream with sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, adding milk until mixed.
- Divide dough into three parts; color two with red and green food coloring, leave one plain.
- Roll out each color into thick disks and chill for 1 hour.
- Layer the colored doughs, roll tightly into a log, and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds and bake for 9-11 minutes.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for a less salty taste if preferred.
Chilling the dough is crucial for easier slicing and better shape.
Add almond extract for a unique flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg