{"id":35223,"date":"2022-12-09T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/?p=35223"},"modified":"2023-12-13T12:28:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T19:28:39","slug":"christmas-pinwheel-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>These festive Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough formed into a beautiful red, white, and green spiral design. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6.jpg\" alt=\"Hand holding up a red, white, and green pinwheel sugar cookie.\" class=\"wp-image-35121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%8e%84-the-surprisingly-easy-christmas-cookie\">&#127876; The Surprisingly Easy Christmas Cookie!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m <em>so<\/em> excited to share this recipe for pinwheel sugar cookies with you, because they are guaranteed to make you feel like a dessert magician. I hope you&rsquo;re ready to sit back and let the compliments roll in, because these cookies will make you the most popular person at the holiday potluck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t let the gorgeous red, white, and green swirls fool you&ndash;these cookies are basically a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/valentines-day-sugar-cookies\/\">sugar cookie<\/a> wearing a fancier outfit. They start with a simple 5-minute cookie dough, and from there you roll a little here, cut a little there, abracadabra, and <em>voila<\/em>&ndash;you have beautiful swirled cookies! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-border has-background has-tertiary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">More Christmas Cookies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a few more easy Christmas cookie ideas for a platter or cookie swap? Try some of my other favorites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments\/\">Oreo Cookie Christmas Ornaments<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-peppermint-kiss-cookies\/\">Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/black-sesame-shortbread-cookies\/\">Black Sesame Shortbread Cookies<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"KpzhLCHW\" data-player-type=\"\" override-embed=\"\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2022-12-06T00:00:00.000Z\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"These festive Pinwheel Sugar Cookies just might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever!\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/KpzhLCHW-720.jpg\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/KpzhLCHW.mp4\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies on a white plate with peppermint candies in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-35118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%8c%80-pinwheel-cookies-not-just-for-christmas\">&#127744; Pinwheel Cookies: Not Just for Christmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is, these are not just a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/tag\/christmas-recipes\/\">Christmas dessert<\/a>! Once you get the hang of making them, you can make endless varieties of pinwheel cookies, with other color schemes, sprinkles, and flavoring variations. You could even add some chocolate to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/sugar-cookie-pinwheels\/\">chocolate-swirled pinwheel cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to make these? I&rsquo;m going to show you <strong>how to make pinwheel sugar cookies <\/strong>from start to finish, with step-by-step photos and all the info you need to make them right on your first try!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-border has-background has-tertiary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">More Sugar Cookies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re on a cookie roll after making these <em>(get it??)<\/em> you&rsquo;ll love my other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/cookies\/\">cookie recipes<\/a>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/big-soft-sugar-cookies\/\">Big Soft Sugar Cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/cinnamon-roll-sugar-cookies\/\">Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/watercolor-rose-sugar-cookies\/\">Watercolor Rose Sugar Cookies<\/a>. Or get playful and make some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/sugar-cookie-french-fries\/\">Sugar Cookie French Fries<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-3.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of red, white, and green Christmas pinwheel cookies and a mug of milk.\" class=\"wp-image-35117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\" open><summary><span><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><\/span><\/summary><ul><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%8e%84-the-surprisingly-easy-christmas-cookie\">&#127876; The Surprisingly Easy Christmas Cookie!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%8c%80-pinwheel-cookies-not-just-for-christmas\">&#127744; Pinwheel Cookies: Not Just for Christmas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-35247\">Christmas Pinwheel Cookies Recipe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%93%8b-instructions\">&#128203; Instructions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tips\">&#128161; Tips For Cookie Success<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%ad-variations\">&#128173; Variations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%a1-tips-for-pinwheel-cookies\">&#128161; Tips for Pinwheel Cookies &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-must-make-christmas-cookies\">&#10084;&#65039; Must-Make Christmas Cookies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of ingredients needed to make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-35125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-ingredients.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>best<\/em> part of these pinwheels (aside from the taste, texture, and appearance&hellip;) is the short and simple ingredient list! Like many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/cookies\/\">cookie recipes<\/a>, they require just a handful of pantry staples, most of which you probably have on hand already. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when assembling the ingredients. (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Butter:<\/span><\/strong> Your butter should be at room temperature to make these cookies. This means it&rsquo;s pliable but cool&ndash;you don&rsquo;t want it to be greasy and melty. I always recommend unsalted butter in baking, so you can control the precise amount of salt. If you only have salted butter, use that but omit the additional salt in the recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Egg:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> The egg you use should be large size, and at room temperature. <em>Tip:<\/em> if you need to warm up an egg quickly, place it in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes. This won&rsquo;t cook the egg, but will bring it to room temperature so it&rsquo;s perfect for baking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Vanilla extract:<\/strong><\/span> Vanilla is the classic sugar cookie flavor, but you can experiment and add other extracts in addition to or instead of vanilla. Try almond, orange, or lemon!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Food coloring<\/strong>:<\/span> For the best results, you will want to<strong> use gel food coloring<\/strong>. It is more concentrated than typical water-based colorings, so you don&rsquo;t have to use as much coloring to get strong, vibrant shades. I use and recommend Americolor gel coloring. For this recipe, I used <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3G8exSH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Americolor Super Red<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EhV95h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Americolor Leaf Green<\/a> shades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Sprinkles:<\/span><\/strong> <em>Most <\/em>sprinkles will work in this recipe. Jimmies, nonpareils, and sparkling sugar are all great choices. Avoid any chocolate pieces (like Sixlets), crushed hard candies (like candy cane pieces), or sprinkle mixes with royal icing decorations. I mixed up my own sprinkle blend for these cookies, but it is very similar to these sprinkle blends: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ofJ6j7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Christmas Past<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EnfSog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elfin Around<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31mDvPa\">Christmas Magic<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-2.jpg\" alt=\"Red, white, and green Christmas Pinwheel Cookies arranged on a red and white plate.\" class=\"wp-image-35116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Great news, sugar heroes &mdash; no special equipment required for these babies! All you need are some common cookie tools to make your life easier. (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yellow-lowlight-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Baking sheets:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>Heavy-duty aluminium&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sbs456\">baking sheets<\/a>&nbsp;will keep the bottoms of the cookies from burning and help cookies bake evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Parchment paper:<\/span><\/strong> I never bake directly on my baking sheets&ndash;it&rsquo;s all about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3e7b0Xf\">parchment<\/a>, baby! Save time and cleanup by using silicone liners or parchment paper when baking cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Mixer:<\/strong><\/span>a stand mixer or a hand mixer will both work in this recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-quick-links cwp-large style-square layout-grid\"><div class=\"block-quick-links__header\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">&#10084;&#65039; More Christmas Cookies<\/p>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"block-quick-links__inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/big-soft-sugar-cookies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Plate of frosted sugar cookies with Christmas lights in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/big-soft-sugar-cookies-square-2.jpg\"><span>Big Soft Sugar Cookies with Frosting (plus Video!)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/stained-glass-cookies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Hand holding a Stained Glass Cookie with a blue center over a box of more cookies.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stained-glass-cookies-square.jpg\"><span>Stained Glass Cookies<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Plate of Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-square.jpg\"><span>Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/snowball-cookies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pecan-snowball-cookies-FEATURED-IMAGE-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Close-up of snowball cookies dusted with powdered sugar.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pecan-snowball-cookies-FEATURED-IMAGE-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pecan-snowball-cookies-FEATURED-IMAGE-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pecan-snowball-cookies-FEATURED-IMAGE-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pecan-snowball-cookies-FEATURED-IMAGE.jpg\"><span>Pecan Snowball Cookies<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/candy-cane-cookies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Candy Cane Cookies standing up in a clear glass with gold and silver dot accents.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/candy-cane-cookies-square.jpg\"><span>Candy Cane Cookies<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments-square-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Oreo Cookie Christmas Ornaments on a glittery background with colorful ornaments in a bowl behind them.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments-square-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments-square-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments-square-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments-square-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments-square-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments-square-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments-square-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/oreo-cookie-christmas-ornaments-square-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 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They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough formed into a beautiful red, white, and green spiral design.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chilling Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yields<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-35247 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-bold\" data-recipe=\"35247\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#d2016f\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">30<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-bold\">cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-35247-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-35247-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"35247\" data-servings=\"30\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-35247-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"30\" data-recipe=\"35247\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"30\" data-recipe=\"35247\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"30\" data-recipe=\"35247\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-35247 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"35247\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Standard\">US Standard<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"35247\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--senary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;12.75 oz all-purpose flour, [adjustable](3 cups)[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12.75<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(3 cups)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8 oz unsalted butter, [adjustable](1 cup)[\/adjustable], at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(1 cup)<\/span>, at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8.75 oz granulated sugar, [adjustable](1.25 cups)[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8.75<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(1.25 cups)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 large egg, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 tsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Red and green food coloring, I used Americolor gel colors\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Red and green food coloring<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I used Americolor gel colors<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6.75 oz sprinkles, [adjustable](1 cup)[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6.75<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sprinkles<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(1 cup)<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"wpforms-container one-line has-octonary-background-color wpforms-location-save_recipe_wprm\" id=\"wpforms-68604\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-68604\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"68604\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35223\" 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style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, and set aside temporarily.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Combine the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix the butter and sugar together at medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Turn the mixer to low, add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well-incorporated.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">With the mixer stil on low speed, slowly add the flour and mix until just a few streaks of flour remain. Stop the mixer, and finish scraping down the bottom and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. The dough should be soft and supple but not sticky.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Divide the dough into 3 equal parts. If you have a kitchen scale, each portion should be approximately 10 ounces.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Leave one portion uncolored, and use gel food coloring to color the other two portions red and green. You can stir the food coloring in by hand, knead it in like bread dough, or mix it in using the mixer. (If you use the mixer, keep a close eye on the dough and run it for a short time so the dough doesn&rsquo;t get overmixed and tough.)<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Form each color into a disc and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, until firm.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Roll each color out between two sheets of parchment to a long rectangle, approximately 6 x 13&rdquo; long. Try to avoid adding additional flour at this step, or else the cookies might be tough. If the dough starts to feel too soft to work with at any point in the rolling\/stacking process, chill it again in the refrigerator until you can work with it easily.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Stack the dough rectangles on top of each other in this order: green, white, then red on top. Roll the dough up into a long, tight spiral.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">To roll the edges in sprinkles, brush the outside of the dough log with  a very thin layer of corn syrup &ndash; you just want enough to make the sprinkles stick. Scatter the sprinkles on a baking sheet, and roll the log around the sprinkles, pressing it into the sprinkles so they adhere and it is completely covered. You can also skip this step and leave the edges plain.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, or until firm.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat the oven to 350 F, and cover 2 baking sheets with parchment.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-12\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Use a large, sharp chef&rsquo;s knife to slice the log into rounds a little under &frac12;&rdquo; thick. (You can do thinner, &frac14;&rdquo;  rounds for a larger yield.) Place them on the baking sheets with a few inches between each cookie.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-13\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes, until they have spread and puffed, and no longer have a raw shine in the center. They will continue to cook for a few minutes after they&rsquo;re out of the oven, so don&rsquo;t wait until they feel firm in the center or they will be overcooked. The perfect pinwheel cookie is crunchy around the edges and soft and tender on the inside!<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-35247-step-0-14\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Once cool, remove from the baking sheets and enjoy! Pinwheel cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature and should be enjoyed within 4-5 days for maximum freshness. Unbaked cookies can be frozen, well-wrapped, for up to 3 months.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-35247\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jDB4_vP9L00\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-measuring-tips\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Measuring Tips<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Our recipes are developed using weight measurements, and we highly recommend using a kitchen scale for baking whenever possible. However, if you prefer to use cups, volume measurements are provided as well. PLEASE NOTE: the adage &ldquo;8 oz = 1 cup&rdquo; is NOT true when speaking about weight, so don&rsquo;t be concerned if the measurements don&rsquo;t fit this formula.<\/p>\n\t\t<p>Want to learn more about baking measurements and conversion?<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#measurements\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-35247-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">133<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">42<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">31<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">197<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--quaternary);margin: 0px;padding-top: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);padding-bottom: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon 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href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/SugarHero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">#SugarHero<\/a>. We love to see your creations on our Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elabau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">@elabau<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t miss the step-by-step tutorial showing <strong>how to make Pinwheel Cookies <\/strong>&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/web-stories\/pinwheel-cookies-christmas-cookie-recipe\/\">check out the web story here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%93%8b-instructions\">&#128203; Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a quick photo overview showing how to make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. Grab the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/#wprm-recipe-container-35247\">printable instructions in the recipe card<\/a> down below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two-photo collage showing how to make Christmas pinwheel cookie dough.\" class=\"wp-image-35126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Combine the room temperature butter and sugar in the bowl of a large stand mixer, or use a hand mixer and a large mixing bowl. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beat the butter and sugar together with a paddle attachment at medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-2.jpg\" alt=\"Two-photo collage showing how to make Christmas pinwheel cookie dough.\" class=\"wp-image-35127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Add a large egg and vanilla extract (or other flavoring) to the mixing bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix on medium-low speed until the egg is completely incorporated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-3.jpg\" alt=\"Two-photo collage showing how to make Christmas pinwheel cookie dough.\" class=\"wp-image-35128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixing bowl. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix on low speed until just a few streaks of flour remain. At this point, stop the mixer and finish by hand, using a spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-4.jpg\" alt=\"Two-photo collage showing how to divide and color sugar cookie dough for pinwheel cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-35129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Divide the dough evenly into three portions. If you have a kitchen scale, each portion should be about 10 oz. Leave one part of dough plain, and color the remaining parts red and green. You can do this by hand, either stirring the food coloring in or kneading it in. You can also use a mixer, but if you do, only mix for a short period of time so the dough doesn&rsquo;t become over-mixed and tough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form each portion of dough into a disc and wrap well with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, until cool and firm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-5.jpg\" alt=\"Two-photo collage showing how to roll out sugar cookie dough and stack it to make pinwheel cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-35130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-5.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Roll out each color of dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Try to avoid using extra flour in this step, because too much flour can make the cookies tough. Roll each piece into a rectangle approximately 6.5&Prime; x 13&Prime;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stack the rectangles on top of each other in this order: green on bottom, then white, then red on top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-6.jpg\" alt=\"Two-photo collage showing how to roll up pinwheel cookies and roll them in sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-35131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-6-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Roll the dough up tightly into a long, spiral log. You can use the parchment underneath to help roll the cookie dough around itself. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sprinkle coating is optional (but gorgeous!). If you want to add sprinkles, brush the outside of the dough lightly with watered-down corn syrup&ndash;just enough to help the sprinkles stick. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scatter sprinkles on a baking sheet, and roll the dough log over the sprinkles until the outside is completely covered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrap the log in plastic wrap, and refrigerate again for at least 45 minutes, until firm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-7.jpg\" alt=\"Two-photo collage showing how to slice and bake Christmas Pinwheel Cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-35132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-process-collage-7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"15\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Use a large sharp knife to cut rounds out of the cookie dough log. I like making my cookies just under 1\/2&Prime; thick, which results in about 30 3-inch wide cookies. If you cut thinner rounds, you&rsquo;ll get a larger yield, and your cookies will be a bit smaller. You might also want to adjust the baking time since they&rsquo;ll probably be done sooner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the cookies on parchment-covered baking sheets, and bake at 350 F for 13-15 minutes. They&rsquo;re done when the cookies are puffed and have spread, and have lost the raw shine in the center. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let them cool, then enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-octonary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">&#128161; Tips For Cookie Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make cookies that look like the pictures, you&rsquo;ll want to follow these important tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Follow the recipe&nbsp;<em>exactly<\/em>.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you make substitutions, skip steps, or change the method, I can&rsquo;t guarantee your results. It&rsquo;s very important to <strong>use a room temperature egg and butter<\/strong>. I recommend reading through the recipe at least twice to make sure you have a good feel for the entire process. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measure with precision.<\/strong>&nbsp;Some readers have reported that their dough became dry and crumbly. This is <em>almost always<\/em> a result of accidentally adding <em>too much flour<\/em>. It&rsquo;s best to <strong>measure the flour by weight on a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46O5T9F\" data-eafl-id=\"62991\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">kitchen scale<\/a>. If you decide to measure by volume with measuring cups, use the <strong>spoon and level method<\/strong>: carefully spoon the flour into your measuring cup taking care not to compact it, then use the back of a knife to level off the top. <strong>Do not dip your measuring cup into the flour bin<\/strong> to fill it. This will cause the flour to get compacted and you end up with more flour per cup than the recipe calls for. <strong>More flour = dry cookies that don&rsquo;t spread.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cream the butter and sugar.<\/strong>&nbsp;There&rsquo;s more to creaming butter and sugar than simply mixing them together. It takes <strong>2-3 minutes<\/strong> to fully cream the mixture. You&rsquo;re looking for <strong>visible changes in color and texture<\/strong>; the color should get lighter and it will look fluffy (not lumpy). <strong>Under-creaming<\/strong> = cookies that don&rsquo;t spread and have a coarse texture. <strong>Over-creaming<\/strong> = cookies that are too flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&rsquo;t overmix the dough.<\/strong> A common mistake when making cookies is overmixing the dough. (It&rsquo;s especially common if you use cold butter: it takes much longer to fully mix in cold ingredients.) If you continue mixing after the ingredients are combined, the gluten in the flour will become over-actived, and <strong>you&rsquo;ll end up with tough, dense cookies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the right baking surface.&nbsp;<\/strong>Bake the cookies on a parchment-lined<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3j5GCUJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aluminum, light-colored, non-insulated baking sheet<\/a><\/strong>. There&rsquo;s no need to grease the parchment or pan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-1.jpg\" alt=\"Log of red, white, and green cookie dough in a spiral design.\" class=\"wp-image-48184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%ad-variations\">&#128173; Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas-themed pinwheel cookies are just the beginning! Mix it up and try one of these ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Change up the colors<\/strong> you use&ndash;consider a simple black-and-white swirl for Halloween, or a vibrant 5-color rainbow swirl for St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day or Pride month. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instead of sprinkles, roll the cookies in finely <strong>chopped nuts or toasted coconut<\/strong>. You can also bake them without rolling the edges in anything!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix up the flavorings<\/strong>&ndash;add some almond in addition to the vanilla (start with 1\/2 tsp and add more to taste), or swap in coconut instead. Or, add some lemon or orange zest and extract to make citrus pinwheels. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a <strong>chocolate variation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/sugar-cookie-pinwheels\/\">follow this recipe<\/a> to add a chocolate swirl to your cookies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling ambitious? <strong>Embed shapes<\/strong> in your cookies like in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/stars-and-stripes-sugar-cookies\/\">Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookies.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5.jpg\" alt=\"Hand with red fingernail lifting up a Christmas pinwheel cookie from a stack of cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-35120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-5.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%a1-tips-for-pinwheel-cookies\">&#128161; Tips for Pinwheel Cookies &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most common questions people have had when making pinwheel cookies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702495317891\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What kind of sprinkles should I use?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Many common sprinkle types will work for pinwheel cookies. You can use just 1 type of sprinkle, or a mix of multiple types&ndash;I like to make my own mixes by combining different sprinkles I own, so that my cookies have a variety of colors, shapes, and textures around the edges.<br><br><strong>Sprinkles that work well<\/strong>&nbsp;include: jimmies, nonpareils, sparkling sugar, sanding sugar, sequins, confetti\/quins, and edible metallic glitter shapes.&nbsp;<strong>Sprinkles to avoid&nbsp;<\/strong>include: anything with chocolate (like Sixlets), anything made of hard candy (like candy cane pieces), anything too large (like some sugar pearls), or any royal icing pieces. If you aren&rsquo;t sure if your sprinkles will work, you can always bake a test cookie using some dough scraps and see how they do!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702495350476\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it okay to bake the sprinkles?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! As long as you stick to the sprinkle types mentioned above, you should be fine. Some of them will probably bleed or melt a little, but you&rsquo;ll still get the sparkling sprinkle effect. (This is also why I like using sprinkle mixes, because even if some melt, others will most likely be fine.) And of course, you can always skip the sprinkles entirely!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702495298864\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Tips for keeping your cookies round<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Here are my top tips for making sure the cookies look round when you bake them. <br>1. After wrapping the cookie dough log in plastic wrap, roll it until it seems nice and round before putting it in the fridge to chill. <br>2. If the cookie log develops a flat spot after removing it from the fridge, you can also do a little more rolling before cutting it. <br>3. Make sure that the cookie log is quite cold when you start to slice it. If it isn&rsquo;t well chilled the pressure of cutting with a knife can warp the shape of the cookies. <br>4. And, if despite your best efforts you still have a few wonky cookies, you can always do a little last minute shaping by hand. Just gently press them into a round shape as you place them on the cookie sheet. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702495477595\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will this pinwheel method work with other recipes?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">I can&rsquo;t guarantee it will work with your favorite recipe, but I can tell you that it is pretty flexible and forgiving! If you have a sugar\/rolled cookie recipe that&rsquo;s medium textured&ndash;meaning not too dry\/stiff, and not extremely soft\/sticky, then odds are good you can use this technique. If you do try other recipes, please come back and let us know how it goes!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702495493915\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Make-ahead and storage information<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Pinwheel cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature and should be enjoyed within 4-5 days for maximum freshness.<br><br>If you want to make the dough in advance, you have a few options. You can freeze the whole rolled cookie log, wrapped well, for up to 3 months. I recommend letting it defrost in the refrigerator overnight, then adding the sprinkle layer, slicing, and baking as directed.<br><br>You can also freeze individual unbaked cookie slices. I don&rsquo;t recommend adding sprinkles if you are planning on freezing unbaked cookies, since many sprinkles will bleed color due to condensation. Freeze the sliced cookies in single layers in an airtight container or freezer zip-top bags for up to 3 months. To bake, let the frozen cookies sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then add a few extra minutes to the baking time to make sure they&rsquo;re baked all the way through.<br><br>Finally, you can freeze baked cookies to eat later. Make sure to wrap them tightly and place them in a freezer safe container\/storage bag to prevent freezer burn. For the best taste, thaw at room temperature, and enjoy the cookies within 3 months of their freeze date. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies might be the best Christmas cookie recipe ever! They&rsquo;re made with a simple sugar cookie dough, and the beautiful red, white, and green spiral design is surprisingly easy to make. #sugarhero #pinwheelcookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies\" data-pin-title=\"Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8.jpg\" alt=\"White plate with pinwheel cookies on it and a cookie with a bite taken out of it in the foreground.\" class=\"wp-image-35123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies-8.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-must-make-christmas-cookies\">&#10084;&#65039; Must-Make Christmas Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-starred is-style-fancy\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/big-soft-sugar-cookies\/\">Big Soft Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/candy-cane-cookies\/\">Candy Cane Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/gingerbread-cookie-mug-toppers\/\">Gingerbread Cookie Mug Toppers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-truffle-peppermint-crunch-cookies\/\">Chocolate Truffle Peppermint Crunch Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/soft-chocolate-gingerbread-cookies\/\">Soft Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/gingerbread-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-present-cookie-boxes\/\">Edible Christmas Cookie Boxes <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/snowball-cookies\/\">Pecan Snowball Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-quick-links cwp-large style-circle layout-flex\"><div class=\"block-quick-links__header\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">Browse 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If you aren\u2019t sure if your sprinkles will work, you can always bake a test cookie using some dough scraps and see how they do!","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/#faq-question-1702495350476","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/#faq-question-1702495350476","name":"Is it okay to bake the sprinkles?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes! As long as you stick to the sprinkle types mentioned above, you should be fine. Some of them will probably bleed or melt a little, but you\u2019ll still get the sparkling sprinkle effect. (This is also why I like using sprinkle mixes, because even if some melt, others will most likely be fine.) And of course, you can always skip the sprinkles entirely!","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/#faq-question-1702495298864","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/#faq-question-1702495298864","name":"Tips for keeping your cookies round","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Here are my top tips for making sure the cookies look round when you bake them. <br\/>1. After wrapping the cookie dough log in plastic wrap, roll it until it seems nice and round before putting it in the fridge to chill. <br\/>2. If the cookie log develops a flat spot after removing it from the fridge, you can also do a little more rolling before cutting it. <br\/>3. Make sure that the cookie log is quite cold when you start to slice it. If it isn't well chilled the pressure of cutting with a knife can warp the shape of the cookies. <br\/>4. And, if despite your best efforts you still have a few wonky cookies, you can always do a little last minute shaping by hand. Just gently press them into a round shape as you place them on the cookie sheet. ","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/#faq-question-1702495477595","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/#faq-question-1702495477595","name":"Will this pinwheel method work with other recipes?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"I can\u2019t guarantee it will work with your favorite recipe, but I can tell you that it is pretty flexible and forgiving! If you have a sugar\/rolled cookie recipe that\u2019s medium textured\u2013meaning not too dry\/stiff, and not extremely soft\/sticky, then odds are good you can use this technique. If you do try other recipes, please come back and let us know how it goes!","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/#faq-question-1702495493915","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/christmas-pinwheel-cookies\/#faq-question-1702495493915","name":"Make-ahead and storage information","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Pinwheel cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature and should be enjoyed within 4-5 days for maximum freshness.<br\/><br\/>If you want to make the dough in advance, you have a few options. You can freeze the whole rolled cookie log, wrapped well, for up to 3 months. I recommend letting it defrost in the refrigerator overnight, then adding the sprinkle layer, slicing, and baking as directed.<br\/><br\/>You can also freeze individual unbaked cookie slices. I don\u2019t recommend adding sprinkles if you are planning on freezing unbaked cookies, since many sprinkles will bleed color due to condensation. Freeze the sliced cookies in single layers in an airtight container or freezer zip-top bags for up to 3 months. To bake, let the frozen cookies sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then add a few extra minutes to the baking time to make sure they\u2019re baked all the way through.<br\/><br\/>Finally, you can freeze baked cookies to eat later. Make sure to wrap them tightly and place them in a freezer safe container\/storage bag to prevent freezer burn. For the best taste, thaw at room temperature, and enjoy the cookies within 3 months of their freeze date. 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