Description
Festive and vibrant Swirled Christmas Cookies that bring the joy of the holidays to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (red and green)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry blend into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Divide the dough into two or three sections and knead in food coloring until bright and even.
- Roll out each colored piece of dough between parchment paper into rectangles about 1/4 inch thick. Layer the colors and roll into a log shape.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Once chilled, slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using brown sugar or adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth. Don’t forget to taste the dough before baking!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive desserts, colorful cookies