Description
Delightful cookies with colorful swirls and a buttery flavor, perfect for sharing and creating memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened, unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Fillings: chocolate chips, peanut butter, fruit preserves, or crushed nuts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add it to the wet mixture, mixing until combined into a dough.
- Divide the dough into two equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll one piece of dough into a rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
- Spread your chosen filling evenly over the rolled dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll up the dough, starting from one long edge to create a tight log. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once chilled, slice the log into ¼-inch rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure your ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, baking, pinwheel cookies, family recipe