Christmas Pinwheel Cookies + Video
Ingredients
- Best Ever Sugar Cookie Dough
or your favorite
- red food coloring
gel is best
- Christmas nonpareil sprinkles
they are the little balls
Directions
- 1
Separate dough into 2 halves. Add red food coloring to one half. Add 1/2 of your cookie dough to a stand mixer and add red food coloring until your mixture reaches your desired color. You can also knead food coloring into dough until completely combined if you do not have a stand mixer.
- 2
Place red cookie dough on parchment paper. Roll red cookie dough to about 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Set aside.
- 3
Place plain cookie dough on parchment paper (or wax paper). Roll plain cookie dough out to about 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Stack cookie dough sheets on top of one another with the parchment on the outside.
- 4
Remove the top parchment and roll over the dough gently with a rolling pin (to help the 2 doughs become one). Begin on one end and roll the cookie dough into a log (removing the remaining paper as you go). If dough is too soft to work with, refrigerate for 30 minutes and then try again.
- 5
Once dough is formed into a log, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 6
Meanwhile: pour sprinkles into a cookie sheet. Unwrap dough and roll into sprinkles. Rewrap and refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.
- 7
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- 8
Slice cookies and place on cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake according to your sugar cookie directions or until the cookies feel set.
- 9
Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- 10
Enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Ready to add a touch of festive magic to your holiday baking? These Christmas pinwheel cookies are not only fun to make, but deliver a deliciously sweet treat perfect for the season. This recipe brings the joy of homemade holiday baking right into your kitchen.
What makes these Christmas pinwheel cookies stand out is their playful design and incredible versatility. Whether you prefer starting with your own Best Ever Sugar Cookie Dough or grabbing a store-bought option, this recipe makes holiday baking accessible for everyone. The simple method creates visually stunning swirls that are sure to impress without requiring advanced techniques.
You'll be delighted by the balance of sweet, classic cookie flavor and the vibrant, festive visual appeal. Each bite offers a pleasant sweetness, making them an ideal indulgence for sharing. Expect a fun, engaging baking experience that results in beautifully swirled, colorful cookies, adorned with cheerful Christmas nonpareil sprinkles. The dough's inherent sweetness pairs perfectly with the playful crunch of the sprinkles, creating a cookie that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Get creative with your colors! While red food coloring is suggested for a classic Christmas look, you could easily experiment with other gel food colors for different holiday themes. The Christmas nonpareil sprinkles add a charming finish, but other festive sprinkles or even coarse sugar can be used to customize your cookies. And remember, the choice between homemade or store-bought dough offers great flexibility depending on your baking mood and schedule.
These festive pinwheel cookies are the quintessential addition to any holiday cookie platter, perfect for sharing at parties, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa during the festive season.