Description
No Who down in Who-ville can resist the mesmerizing swirls of Christmas Pinwheel Cookies rolled in nonpareil sprinkles for an extra festive touch! These swirly treats are sure to be the talk of your next cookie exchange!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red & green gel food coloring
- Holiday colored nonpareils
- Optional: 1/2–1 teaspoon of additional flavoring extracts or lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar in a mixer and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and optional flavorings, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Divide dough into three even balls.
- Add red gel food coloring to one portion and green to another; leave one portion plain. Mix until evenly colored.
- Flatten each ball into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill (20 min freezer or 1 hr fridge).
- Roll out each disc into rectangles, stack layers (white middle, red & green outside), and trim edges.
- Roll stacked dough into a tight log, wrap, and chill 1–2 hours. Roll in nonpareils to coat outside.
- Slice log into 1/4-inch cookies, place on lined baking sheet 1–2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until set. Cool completely on wire rack.
Notes
- Press dough firmly into sprinkles for full coverage.
- Store wrapped dough in the fridge up to 1 week before slicing and baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American