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Swirled Christmas Cookies

Swirled Christmas Cookies: A Festive Delight for Everyone

Swirled Christmas Cookies are a joyful treat filled with vibrant colors and festive sprinkles, perfect for sharing in the holiday season.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture; you can use salted butter by reducing added salt to ½ tsp.
  • 1.25 cups Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and structure.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature; binds ingredients.
  • 2 teaspoon Almond Extract Enhances flavor; vanilla extract can be used instead.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Brings depth and warmth.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Main structure of the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Softens the texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Gives the cookies a slight rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 cup Christmas Sprinkles Add vibrant color and crunch.
  • 1 set Gel Food Coloring Red and green; for tinting the dough.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Swirled Christmas Cookies
  1. Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 ¼ cups of granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 large room temperature egg, 2 teaspoons of almond extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  3. Gradually add 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of fine salt, mixing until just combined.
  4. Divide the dough into three equal portions. Leave one uncolored, add green food coloring to the second, and red to the last; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll each colored dough portion into a rectangle about 7x12 inches, layering green, uncolored, and then red.
  7. Roll the stacked dough tightly into a log and seal the edges.
  8. Roll the log in 1 cup of Christmas sprinkles until fully coated.
  9. Slice the log into ⅓ inch thick rounds and place cut side down on prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden but centers remain soft.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate for extra softness or freeze for longer storage.

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