Poinsettia Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

Name: Poinsettia Pinwheel Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 egg; 2 to 3 drops red food coloring; 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup finely crushed red-hot candies; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons milk; Additional red-hot candies

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
2 to 3 drops red food coloring
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely crushed red-hot candies
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons milk
Additional red-hot candies

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in egg and food coloring. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in red-hots. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a 12x10-in. rectangle. With a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut dough into 2-in. squares. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased
3
. Cut through dough from each corner of square to within 1/2 in. of center. Fold alternating points of square to center to form a pinwheel; pinch gently at center to seal. Repeat with remaining dough.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Combine the confectioners' sugar and milk. Pipe 1/2 teaspoon frosting in center of each cookie; top with red-hot.

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup butter, softened, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 egg, 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Poinsettia Pinwheel 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.

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