Description
Delightful and colorful pinwheel cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Divide and color: Divide the dough into portions and knead in food coloring if desired.
- Roll it out: Roll one colored portion into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with the other colors and layer them on top of each other.
- Shape the roll: Roll the layered dough tightly into a cylinder.
- Chill the dough: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Slice and bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the dough into 1/4-inch rounds and bake on a lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool down: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be customized with different colors and flavors. They also make delightful gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, baking, pinwheel cookies, dessert, easy recipe