Description

Red, White and Blue Pinwheel Icebox Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly celebrates the Fourth of July. These vibrant cookies feature creamy layers of red, white, and blue dough swirled together, delivering a fun and nostalgic treat for summer gatherings. Ideal for backyard barbecues or holiday celebrations, their eye-catching appearance and delicious flavors are sure to impress friends and family while evoking joyful memories.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp gel food coloring (red & blue)
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened

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Instructions

Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add this mix to the butter mixture until fully combined.
Divide the dough into three portions. Leave one plain, color one red, and the other blue using gel food coloring. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and chill for one hour.
Roll out the white dough into a rectangle on parchment paper, followed by rolling out the colored doughs. Layer them carefully with white on the bottom.
Roll the layered dough tightly into a log shape. Wrap in plastic wrap again and chill for another hour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled log into pinwheels about half an inch thick and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are golden.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg