Description
Festive red and green swirls wrapped in colorful sprinkles — buttery, crisp, and perfect for holiday cheer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red and green gel food coloring
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup red, white, and green sprinkles (for coating)
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy, then add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; add to wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough evenly into two portions; tint one red and one green.
- Roll each dough into rectangles, stack, and gently roll together into a log.
- Roll the log in festive sprinkles, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- Slice into ¼-inch rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are just set, cool, and enjoy the colorful swirl magic.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- Chilling the dough is essential for easier slicing.
- Experiment with different colors for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg