Christmas Cookie Pinwheels (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature.
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3/4 cup sugar.
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1 egg.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon red food coloring.
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon green food coloring.
# Instructions:
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Mix flour, baking powder, salt.
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Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla.
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Mix in dry ingredients gradually.
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Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
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Color one part red, one green.
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Press each into squares, wrap in plastic.
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Chill 1 hour.
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Roll each dough between parchment to 10-inch square.
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Chill 30 minutes.
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Stack doughs: red, white, green.
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Trim edges straight.
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Roll into log using parchment.
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Wrap and chill 1 hour.
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Heat oven to 350°F.
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Slice log into 1/4-inch rounds.
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Place 2 inches apart on lined sheets.
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Bake 12-15 minutes until set.
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Cool 5 minutes on sheet.
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Transfer to wire rack.
# Notes:
01 -
Use gel food coloring for more intense color.
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Make ahead and freeze dough log or baked cookies.