Description
Delightful swirled cookies perfect for the holiday season, made with colorful dough and festive flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Food coloring (red and green)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon almond extract, ¼ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, adding almond extract if desired.
- Whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Divide the dough in half and color one half with food coloring, kneading until the color is even.
- Roll out each colored dough into rectangles and layer them, rolling tightly into a log.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Slice into ¼ inch rounds and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on a wire rack and decorate as desired.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results; chill dough thoroughly before baking to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, swirled cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, cookie recipe