Description
Red, White and Blue Pinwheel Icebox Cookies are a festive treat that brings the spirit of summer celebrations to your kitchen. These vibrant cookies feature layers of red and blue dough, swirled together with a creamy filling, making them perfect for Independence Day or any gathering. With their delightful crunch and soft interior, each bite is a sweet reminder of joyful family moments shared over delicious desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (red and blue)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide dough into three parts; color one red, one blue, and leave one plain.
- Roll each colored dough into logs about 1 inch thick. Layer the logs on parchment paper and roll tightly to form a single log. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Slice chilled log into rounds about half an inch thick and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg