Description
The holidays are full of magic, and these Swirled Christmas Cookies capture that magic in every buttery, colorful bite. A swirl of red, green, and white dough spirals into a festive pattern, finished with a cheerful coat of crunchy Christmas sprinkles.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 3 cups (390g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup Christmas sprinkles (nonpareils work best)
- Red and green gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low until just combined.
- Split the dough into three equal portions. Leave one plain, color one red, and one green. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- On a clean sheet of plastic wrap, roll each dough portion into a 7x12-inch rectangle. Stack green on bottom, white in the middle, red on top. Gently roll over with a pin to seal layers.
- Refrigerate the stacked dough for 30 minutes or freeze for 10. Let it sit at room temp for 5 minutes before rolling.
- Trim edges for clean lines. Cut one long edge at an angle and roll into a tight log, starting from the angled side. Use parchment to assist.
- Roll the dough log in sprinkles, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice cookies about 1/4-inch thick. Bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating halfway through. Edges should stay pale.
- Let cookies cool on pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months. To refresh texture, warm in a 275°F oven for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg