Ingredients
Method
- Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until soft and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry mix into the wet mix and combine until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Tint one portion red and the other green with gel food coloring until vibrant.
- Roll each dough between parchment sheets into rectangles of the same size. Chill twenty to thirty minutes until slightly firm.
- Place one dough rectangle on top of the other. Gently press to help them stick. Roll tightly into a log starting from the long side.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill at least two hours. This helps the cookies keep their swirled shape.
- Slice the chilled log into even rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for ten to twelve minutes or until set with soft edges. Cool on a rack.
Notes
Tips for Success
Chill the dough well so the swirl stays clean when sliced
Use gel colors for bold tones
Roll both doughs to the same thickness for perfect spirals
Use a serrated knife for clean slices Storage Store in an airtight container for up to one week
Freeze unbaked cookie logs for up to two months
Freeze baked cookies for up to three months Variations Try red and white for a candy cane look
Add peppermint extract for a seasonal twist
Roll edges in sanding sugar before baking
Use pastel colors for non-holiday celebrations Serving Ideas Wrap in cellophane for holiday gifts
Add to Christmas cookie platters
Serve with hot cocoa or festive coffee drinks
Use gel colors for bold tones
Roll both doughs to the same thickness for perfect spirals
Use a serrated knife for clean slices Storage Store in an airtight container for up to one week
Freeze unbaked cookie logs for up to two months
Freeze baked cookies for up to three months Variations Try red and white for a candy cane look
Add peppermint extract for a seasonal twist
Roll edges in sanding sugar before baking
Use pastel colors for non-holiday celebrations Serving Ideas Wrap in cellophane for holiday gifts
Add to Christmas cookie platters
Serve with hot cocoa or festive coffee drinks