How to Make Holiday Pinwheels
With a delightful blend of buttery deliciousness, and vibrant colors, with the addition of either almond or peppermint flavors to make it even more delectable our Holiday Pinwheel Cookies truly stand out! Elevate your holiday baking with this visually stunning treat that's not only easy to make but also perfect for sharing the magic of the season. Step-by-step photo instructions are included with the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon almond (or peppermint, if preferred)
- 3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring, as needed (amount depends on how deep the color you want it to be)
- ¼ cup Holiday Nonpareils or other colorful sprinkles, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream until smooth.
- Add in the egg, vanilla and almond (if using). Mix thoroughly.
- Add in the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix well, scrape down the sides and mix again.
- Divide the dough in half. Tint one half red until the desired shade is reached.
- Roll out each half of the dough so that it is about ½ of an inch thick.
- Layer one half on top of the other and roll again to press the two sheets of dough together.
- Carefully, roll up the long length of the dough like you would cinnamon rolls. Cut off the jagged edge if needed to even out the dough.
- Using a baking sheet with sides, place the nonpareil sprinkles in the pan and then gently roll the log of dough and press the sprinkles into the dough.
- Using a serrated knife or a piece of baking string, cut ½ inch thick slices of cookie dough. Place the slices cut side up on the parchment lined baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or just until set and looking dry on top and beginning to slightly brown on the edges.
- Allow to cool before removing from the baking sheet.
Notes
Notes:
Storage: Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
Use the suggested almond extract, if possible because it makes the cookies even more delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 246IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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