Christmas Swirl Butter Cookies are a festive, colorful treat that are perfect for the holiday season! With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and vibrant red and green swirls, these cookies bring a touch of holiday cheer to your dessert table. They are simple to make, but the visual appeal and delicious flavor make them perfect for Christmas parties, gift-giving, or just enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa.
In this detailed recipe, we will guide you through each step, ensuring you can create a batch of beautiful, delicious cookies that everyone will love. These cookies are a fun way to celebrate the holidays and make for an easy yet impressive addition to your festive spread.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies:
- Buttery and Soft: These cookies are incredibly soft, with the perfect balance of sweetness and buttery flavor.
- Festive Appearance: The vibrant red and green swirls make them look like a Christmas masterpiece.
- Simple and Fun: With just a few ingredients and steps, these cookies are fun to make, especially with kids or as a holiday tradition.
- Perfect for Gifting: The eye-catching design makes them perfect for holiday gift boxes, cookie tins, or for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredient
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (optional, if needed to adjust dough consistency)
- 1/4 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon green gel food coloring
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Equipment:
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Plastic wrap
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Knife or bench scraper
- Cookie cutters (optional, for different shapes)