Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Christmas Pinwheel Cookies! Each bite reveals a soft, buttery cookie swirled with vibrant colors and rich flavors of sweet vanilla and cocoa. These festive treats are perfect for gatherings, adding charm to your dessert table while bringing joy to family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just mixed.
- Divide dough into two portions—one plain and one mixed with cocoa. Roll each between parchment paper into rectangles (1/4-inch thick).
- Stack the rectangles (cocoa on top of vanilla) and roll tightly into a log shape; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled log into 1/4-inch rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating peppermint extract or festive sprinkles. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; reheat if desired.