Classic Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

Learn how to make classic pinwheel cookies with this easy recipe. These cookies are a festive treat that are perfect for holidays or any time you want a delicious sweet treat. The buttery vanilla dough is swirled with a vibrant red and green dough, creating a beautiful pinwheel pattern. These cookies are not only beautiful but also have a rich and tender texture that melts in your mouth. Follow this step-by-step recipe to create these delightful pinwheel cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red food coloring
• Green food coloring

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Set one portion aside.
6. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one portion of the dough, and knead until the color is evenly distributed. Add more food coloring as needed to achieve the desired shade of red.
7. Repeat the same process with the second portion of dough, using green food coloring.
8. Wrap each portion of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
9. Once chilled, take out the dough from the refrigerator and divide each portion in half.
10. Roll out one portion of red dough into a rectangle between two sheets of parchment paper.
11. Repeat the same process with one portion of green dough.
12. Carefully place the green dough rectangle on top of the red dough rectangle. Gently press the two doughs together.
13. Starting from one end, roll the dough tightly into a log, using the parchment paper to help you.
14. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another hour.
15. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
16. Slice the chilled dough log into 1/4 inch thick slices and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
17. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
18. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
19. Enjoy these delicious pinwheel cookies as a festive treat!

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