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Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies

Irresistibly Festive Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies Recipe

Discover the joy of Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies, featuring vibrant swirls of dough that delight in both taste and appearance.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies, cookie recipes, Festive Desserts, Holiday Cookies, homemade treats
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 100kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 cups Sugar Cookie Dough homemade or store-bought
  • 2-3 drops Red Food Coloring Gel coloring recommended for deeper color
  • 1 cup Christmas Nonpareil Sprinkles or other colorful varieties

For Flavor Options

  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract optional for a fresh twist
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract optional for holiday flavor

For Rolling

  • 1 sheet Parchment Paper to prevent sticking
  • 1 roll Plastic Wrap for wrapping dough log

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Separate Dough: Begin by dividing the sugar cookie dough into two equal portions. Mix red food coloring into one half until vibrant.
  • Roll Out Dough: On parchment paper, roll the red dough into a thin rectangle (¼ inch thick) and repeat with the plain dough.
  • Layer Dough: Carefully stack the rolled doughs with parchment paper between them, gently pressing layers together.
  • Form Log: Roll the layered dough tightly into a log shape using the bottom parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate: Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Roll in sprinkles to coat before chilling again (3 hours or overnight).
  • Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Slice the dough log into cookies, arranging on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-20 minutes until set.
  • Cooldown: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a snowy finish. You can freeze unbaked dough for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 8g | Iron: 2mg