Red, White and Blue Pinwheel Icebox Cookies
Serve up a festive treat with Red, White and Blue Pinwheel Icebox Cookies that are perfect for your 4th of July celebrations or any summer gathering. These vibrant cookies feature a delightful combination of flavors and a visually stunning pinwheel design that is sure to impress your guests. With their soft, chewy texture and customizable colors, these cookies are not only easy to make but also a fun activity for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or looking for a sweet gift, these eye-catching treats will be the highlight of any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 41 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 48 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
Instructions
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Divide dough into three parts; color one red, one blue, and leave one white.
- Chill colored doughs for 30 minutes, then roll out each into rectangles.
- Layer the doughs together and roll tightly into logs; refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF, slice logs into rounds, and bake for about 9-11 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (18g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg