Christmas Pinwheel Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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2/3 cup sugar.
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1 egg.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
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Red gel food coloring.
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Green gel food coloring.
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Red sanding sugar for garnish.
# Instructions:
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Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. With the paddle attachment, beat at medium speed until creamy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
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Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture and beat to combine.
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Divide dough into thirds. Color one portion red and one portion green, leaving final third plain. Shape each into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Roll each ball between parchment paper into 7-inch squares. Refrigerate for 15 minutes between parchment.
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Stack dough sheets (red, green, plain) and roll into 12x8-inch rectangle. Roll up tightly from long side into log. Wrap in parchment and freeze for one hour.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cut log into 1/3-inch slices with serrated knife. Roll edges in red sanding sugar. Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Cool on sheet 1 minute before transferring to wire rack.
# Notes:
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Cookies should be completely cooled before storing.