Description
These festive Swirled Christmas Cookies combine vibrant colors and delightful flavors, creating a cherished holiday treat perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red and green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Divide the dough, coloring one half red and the other green.
- Roll out each dough between parchment paper into rectangles, then chill for 30 minutes.
- Create swirls by layering the colored doughs and rolling into a log.
- Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick cookies and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for the best swirls. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies light and tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, festive, holiday baking, swirled cookies, family recipes