Description
These swirled Christmas cookies are a festive, eye-catching treat perfect for holiday baking. With their buttery texture and vibrant red and green spirals, they make an ideal easy dessert, holiday snack, or fun baking project with family. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, Christmas cookie recipes, or creative food ideas, this easy recipe delivers both beauty and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
red gel food coloring
green gel food coloring
2 tablespoons decorating sugar optional
Instructions
1. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide dough into three portions; leave one plain and color the others red and green.
6. Roll each portion into equal rectangles between parchment paper.
7. Stack layers and roll tightly into a log to form a swirl.
8. Wrap and chill the dough for 1–2 hours until firm.
9. Slice into 1/4-inch rounds and roll edges in sugar if desired.
10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
11. Cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly to maintain clean, defined swirls.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering dough texture.
Slice with a sharp knife or floss to avoid flattening the cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday dessert, easy recipe, baking ideas, festive treats