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Christmas Cookies Aesthetic Pinwheels

Delightful and colorful pinwheel cookies that embody the festive spirit of Christmas with swirls of flavor and texture.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • as needed Food coloring (various colors) Use different colors for vibrant swirls.
  • as desired Sprinkles (optional) For decoration.

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until blended.
  2. In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and mix in both extracts.
Combine and Color the Dough
  1. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Separate the dough into two or more pieces based on the desired colors and use food coloring to tint each piece, kneading until the color is even.
Chill and Roll
  1. Wrap each colored dough piece in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  2. Once chilled, roll out each dough piece on parchment paper into rectangles, ensuring they are roughly the same size.
  3. Layer the colored rectangles atop each other, then roll into a log from one end to the other.
  4. Wrap the log in plastic wrap again and chill for at least 1 hour.
Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Remove the log from the fridge, slice it into about 1/4-inch thick pinwheels, and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
  4. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Chill Time is key for proper slicing. Experiment with flavors like peppermint or almond for variation. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.