Description
These colorful swirled cookies are not only fun to make but also delicious! Perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g unsalted butter, softened
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 315 g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- As needed Red food coloring
- As needed Green food coloring
Instructions
- Make the Dough – Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Add Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Divide & Color – Divide dough in half. Color one half red and the other green. Wrap each portion and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll & Layer – Roll each dough portion into a rectangle between parchment paper. Stack red dough on top of green dough and gently press together.
- Form the Log – Roll tightly into a log. Wrap and chill for another 30 minutes.
- Slice & Bake – Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Slice dough into ½-inch rounds and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake – Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but not browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for better creaming.
- Chilling the dough helps in easier slicing and better texture.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg