Here’s a detailed recipe for Sugar Cookie Pinwheels, perfect for your annual friend Christmas party! 🎄🎉

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Sugar Cookie Pinwheels

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar (465g)
  • 2 cups salted butter (4 sticks), softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour (809g)
  • Optional: A dash of lemon zest (to balance sweetness with a subtle tang)

Optional Decorations:

  • Gel food coloring (e.g., red and green for a festive touch)
  • Sprinkles, sanding sugar, or edible glitter (for coating the pinwheels)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
    • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    • Add the vanilla extract (and lemon zest, if using) and mix until incorporated.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
    • Divide the dough into two equal portions.

Step 2: Add Colors and Create Layers

  1. Color the Dough:
    • Leave one portion plain (or add a few drops of green food coloring).
    • Add red gel food coloring to the second portion and knead until evenly colored.
  2. Roll Out Layers:
    • Roll each portion of dough separately between two sheets of parchment paper into rectangles (about ¼ inch thick).
    • Try to make the rectangles roughly the same size for even layers.

Step 3: Assemble the Pinwheel Log

  1. Layer and Roll:
    • Carefully place one rectangle on top of the other, gently pressing to adhere.
    • Peel away the parchment paper and trim the edges to create straight sides.
    • Starting from one short side, tightly roll the dough into a log, using the parchment paper to help guide it.
  2. Optional Chill:
    • Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This step helps make slicing easier and creates cleaner edges.

Step 4: Slice and Decorate

  1. Slice the Log:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Remove the chilled log from the fridge and slice into ¼-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
  2. Add Decorations:
    • Roll the edges of each slice in sprinkles or sanding sugar for a festive look.

Step 5: Bake the Cookies

  1. Bake:
    • Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the bottoms are just starting to turn golden.
  2. Cool:
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Success:

  • Use Gel Food Coloring: Gel colors are more vibrant and don’t alter the dough’s consistency.
  • Chill for Better Results: While this is a no-chill recipe, chilling makes the dough easier to roll and slice.
  • Uniform Slices: Use a ruler as a guide to keep your pinwheels consistent in thickness.

Storage:

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • For longer storage, freeze the dough log or baked cookies for up to 3 months.

These Sugar Cookie Pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your Christmas party with their bright colors and sweet, buttery flavor! 💚❤️

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