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Swirled Christmas Cookies

Swirled Christmas Cookies

These delightful Swirled Christmas Cookies offer a festive treat full of vibrant colors and flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • red gel food coloring
  • green gel food coloring

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough into three equal parts. Leave one plain, tint one red, and one green with gel food coloring.
  6. Roll each portion into a rectangle, about 9×6 inches.
  7. Stack dough layers, press gently, and roll into a log starting from the short side.
  8. Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Slice dough into ¼-inch thick rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until just set.
  12. Cool on pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different flavors or add-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles for extra fun.

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