Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Butter, unsalted, softened: 1 cup (226g)
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Red food coloring: 1-2 drops
- Green food coloring: 1-2 drops
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Divide the dough in half.
- Color the dough: Add red food coloring to one half and green food coloring to the other half of the dough. Mix well until the dough is evenly colored.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half of the dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Place one rectangle of dough on top of the other. Carefully roll up the dough tightly from the long end. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the cookie roll into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (approximately):
* Calories: 120
* Fat: 6g
* Saturated fat: 3.5g
* Carbohydrates: 15g
* Sugar: 10g
* Protein: 1g
Dish Characteristics:
- Festive and colorful
- Soft and chewy
- Perfect for holiday parties and cookie exchanges
User Comments:
- "These cookies were a hit at our holiday party. They looked so festive and tasted delicious."
- "I love the combination of red and green dough. They were a perfect addition to our Christmas cookie tray."
- "The cookies were very easy to make. I would definitely make them again for future holidays."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- When rolling out the dough, use enough flour to prevent sticking, but be careful not to over-flour, as this can make the cookies tough.
- If you don't have red and green food coloring, you can use other festive colors.
- For best results, let the dough chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and baking the cookies. This will help the cookies keep their shape.
