Description
Delightful holiday cookies featuring colorful swirls and a rich buttery flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (gel preferred)
Instructions
- Prep your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Divide the dough and knead in food coloring to create vibrant swirls.
- Roll each colored dough into logs and twist them together.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for about an hour, then slice into rounds.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden, then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
To maintain shape, ensure you chill the dough before slicing. Test a cookie to find your ideal baking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday treats, festive baking, cookie decorating