Santa's Swirl Sugar Cookies
These vibrant red and green swirl sugar cookies are perfect for the holiday season, offering a delightful treat that brings joy and warmth to your home.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure at room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg Use at room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coloring and Decoration
- as needed Food coloring (red and green) Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- for dusting cups Powdered sugar Optional for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and add red food coloring to one and green food coloring to the other.
- Roll each colored dough into logs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
Baking
- After chilling, slice the logs into rounds about 1/4-inch thick.
- Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.