Recipe For Pinwheel Cookies

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.

4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough into two equal parts.

5. Color one portion of the dough with a few drops of red food coloring, kneading the dough until the color is evenly distributed. Repeat with the other portion using green food coloring.

6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the red dough into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the green dough.

7. Carefully place the green dough on top of the red dough. Starting from one end, gently roll the dough into a tight log, like a jelly roll.

8. Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

10. Remove the dough log from the refrigerator and slice it into 1/4-inch rounds. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

11. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.