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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

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Festive and flavorful Christmas Pinwheel Cookies swirl together rich chocolate and vanilla dough for a delightful holiday treat perfect for parties and gift-giving.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide dough in half; mix cocoa powder into one half until evenly incorporated.
  6. Place each dough half between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into 8×8 inch squares.
  7. Remove top parchment from both dough squares, then carefully stack the chocolate dough on top of the vanilla dough, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Use the parchment paper to help roll the dough stack tightly into a log, about 8 inches long.
  9. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  11. Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place them on the baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
  13. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra festive flair, sprinkle the cookies with colored sugar or drizzle melted white chocolate before serving.

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