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Swirled Christmas Cookies

Swirled Christmas Cookies That Bring Holiday Joy

Delightful Swirled Christmas Cookies full of chocolate and vanilla flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Infuses deep, chewy texture
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Infuses warmth
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Adds richness
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Creates chocolate portion
For the Decoration
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adds snowy finish
  • Red and Green Sprinkles Decorative elements

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Swirled Christmas Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla to the mixture and blend well.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough and mix in the cocoa powder to one half.
  7. Roll each portion into logs about 12 inches long and chill for 1 hour.
  8. Roll out each log to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a floured surface.
  9. Layer the cocoa dough over the vanilla dough and roll into a tight log.
  10. Wrap the log and chill again for 1 hour.
  11. Slice into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place on prepared baking sheets.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  13. Cool for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and add sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cooled before decorating. Roll dough tightly to avoid gaps in swirls. Watch baking time closely to maintain texture.

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