Red & Green Pinwheels Recipe

Name: Red & Green Pinwheels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring; 1/4 teaspoon green gel food coloring

Servings: persons

10 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
1/4 teaspoon green gel food coloring

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well.
2
Divide dough in half. Tint one portion red and the other green. Divide portions in half, for 4 portions altogether. Roll out each portion between sheets of waxed paper into a 9x6-in. rectangle. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
3
Remove waxed paper. Place one green rectangle on a red rectangle. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
4
Unwrap and cut crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
5
. Bake until set, 7-9 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 tablespoons butter, softened, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 large egg, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Red & Green Pinwheels falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red & Green Pinwheels

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