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Valentine’s Day Pinwheel Cookies

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Brighten your celebrations with these Valentine’s Day Pinwheel Cookies. Their vibrant swirls and buttery flavor make them perfect for sharing with loved ones.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring
  • Pink food coloring
  • Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Instructions

  • Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Divide the dough in half, coloring one half red and the other pink.
  • Roll out both doughs on parchment paper into rectangles.
  • Chill the dough layers.
  • Stack the colored layers and roll into a log.
  • Roll the log in sprinkles and chill again.
  • Slice and bake at 325°F for 10-15 minutes.

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Notes

Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
Chill the dough to help maintain its shape during baking.
Experiment with different food colors for fun variations.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 30