Holiday Swirl Cookies (Print Format)
Bright and cheery swirls combine red, white, and green dough into impressive treats. A must-have for any holiday table.
# Ingredients:
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12 tablespoons of soft, unsalted butter.
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1 egg, room temperature.
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1 teaspoon of vanilla essence.
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3/4 cup of granulated sugar.
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1/4 teaspoon of fine salt.
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2 cups of plain flour, plus a little extra for dusting.
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1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
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A teaspoon or less of green food gel.
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A teaspoon or less of red food gel.
# Steps:
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Combine salt, baking powder, and flour in a single mix.
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Whisk the butter and sugar together until it turns fluffy and light.
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Mix in the egg, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Slowly fold in the dry mixture into the wet until combined.
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Separate the dough into 3 even chunks.
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Color one part red and another green, leaving the third plain.
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Flatten each piece into a square and wrap them in plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate the wrapped dough for about an hour.
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Roll out each dough piece between two parchment sheets to make 10-inch squares.
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Put the rolled-out sheets in the fridge for another half-hour.
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Stack the plain dough between the red and green ones.
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Cut away excess to create straight edges.
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Using the parchment as a guide, roll the dough stack into a log.
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Wrap up the log and refrigerate again for another hour.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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Cut the dough log into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
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Arrange slices on baking trays 2 inches apart.
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Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they firm up.
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Leave them to cool for 5 minutes on the same tray.
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Transfer cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.
# Tips:
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Gel coloring works well if you want bright and vibrant shades.
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You can freeze the dough log or already-baked cookies to save time!