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Colorful red and green swirled Christmas cookies that are soft, buttery, and fun to make — perfect for holiday cookie plates, gifting, and Christmas celebrations.

Swirled Christmas Cookies


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  • Author: Chef Josie
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x

Description

These bright and buttery Swirled Christmas Cookies feature red, green, and white spirals of sugar cookie dough. A festive favorite for cookie boxes, trays, and holiday gifting.


Ingredients

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  • 2½ cups flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Red and green gel color
  • Nonpareils or sanding sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients.
  2. Cream butter and sugar.
  3. Add egg and vanilla.
  4. Divide and color dough.
  5. Roll, stack, and form swirl.
  6. Chill, slice, and bake 10 mins at 350°F.
  7. Cool and serve.

Notes

Use gel colors for vibrant swirls.

Chill dough before slicing.

Roll in sprinkles for extra sparkle.

Store airtight for 1 week or freeze 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Party Food
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120 kcal