Peppermint Pinwheels Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Peppermint Pinwheels Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. soft shortening (half butter); 1 c. sifted confectioners sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. red food coloring; 1/4 c. each: finely crushed peppermint stick candy; sugar (if desired)

Servings: persons

1 c. soft shortening (half butter)
1 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1/4 c. each: finely crushed peppermint stick candy
sugar (if desired)

1
Mix shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings.
2
Mix flour and salt; blend in thoroughly.
3
Divide dough in half.
4
Blend red food coloring into one-half.
5
Chill dough until firm.
6
On lightly floured cloth covered board, roll dough.
7
Roll double layer of dough gently until 3/16-inch thick.
8
Roll up tightly as for jelly roll.
9
Chill 1 hour.
10
Heat oven to 375u00b0.
11
Slice 1/8-inch thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 9 minutes or until lightly browned.
12
While still warm, brush with egg white glaze and sprinkle with mixture of candy and sugar.

833

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. soft shortening (half butter), 1 c. sifted confectioners sugar, 1 egg, 1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Pinwheels Christmas Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peppermint Pinwheels Christmas Cookies

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