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Swirled Christmas Cookies

Swirled Christmas Cookies That Bring Festive Cheer to Your Table

These swirled Christmas cookies are colorful treats that bring festive cheer to any holiday gathering.
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: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 large Egg binds the mixture
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or extra vanilla extract for allergies
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch for tenderness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder or baking soda if needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt balances sweetness
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Christmas Sprinkles for festive decor
  • as needed Red Gel Food Coloring avoid liquid coloring
  • as needed Green Gel Food Coloring avoid liquid coloring

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • Baking Sheets
  • Refrigerator
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Swirled Christmas Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Sift in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt, combining on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into three portions, color one red, one green, and keep one plain. Chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll each portion into rectangles and stack them with green on the bottom, white in the middle, and red on top, then roll into a tight log.
  6. Roll the log into sprinkles to coat, pressing gently to ensure they stick.
  7. Slice the log into rounds and place them on baking sheets, spacing apart.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. Dough can be refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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