Description
Sweet holiday magic emerges with candy cane pinwheel cookies, blending festive peppermint swirls and buttery dough. Crisp spirals of red and white promise delightful Christmas cheer you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
Butter and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- Red food coloring
- Peppermint candy canes, finely crushed
Glaze and Sweetener:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 5 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, ensuring precise temperature for optimal baking.
- Whip butter and sugar together until achieving a light, fluffy consistency with pale appearance.
- Incorporate egg into mixture, blending until smoothly integrated.
- Gently fold sifted flour into batter, mixing until completely combined without overmixing.
- Divide dough into two equal portions, carefully tinting one half with vibrant red coloration. Knead each section until texture becomes uniform and smooth.
- Form dough portions into flat circular discs, encase with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm texture.
- Using parchment paper, carefully roll each dough section into precise 8×12 inch rectangular shapes.
- Position red dough atop plain dough, maintaining a small border. Utilize parchment as guidance to roll into tight cylindrical log. Wrap securely and chill for additional 30 minutes.
- Extract chilled log and slice into approximately 1/2 inch thick rounds. Arrange on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until edges turn delicately golden.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with water until achieving smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Once cookies cool, dip edges into prepared icing and immediately garnish with crushed candy cane fragments. Allow icing to set completely before storing.
Notes
- Precision Matters Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain crisp swirl design during baking.
- Color Control Use gel food coloring for vibrant red without altering dough consistency.
- Surface Strategy Roll dough between parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure smooth, even layers.
- Texture Tip Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating to prevent icing from melting and maintain clean edges.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg