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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
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Chilling Time:
4
hours
hours
Total Time:
4
hours
hours
50
minutes
minutes
Servings:
24
cookies
Calories:
100
kcal
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:
1
cookie
|
Calories:
100
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
15
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
10
mg
|
Sodium:
50
mg
|
Potassium:
30
mg
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Iron:
2
mg