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Red White Blue Pinwheel Cookies

Red White Blue Pinwheel Cookies

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These patriotic pinwheel sugar cookies are fun, make-ahead, and eye-catching. Perfect for 4th of July or any patriotic event. Wow your guests with these colorful spiral cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red and blue food coloring

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  4. Divide dough into three equal parts. Leave one plain, color one red, and one blue.
  5. Roll each portion into a rectangle between parchment paper.
  6. Stack the colored dough layers, then roll tightly into a log. Chill for 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough makes it easier to slice.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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