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Valentine’s Day Swirl Cookies

Valentine’s Day Swirl Cookies


  • Author: Goldie Clark
  • Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and festive cookies perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup red food coloring
  • 1/4 cup pink food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Divide the dough into two equal parts. Color one part with red food coloring and the other with pink food coloring.
  7. Roll out each colored dough between two sheets of parchment paper into rectangles.
  8. Layer the two rectangles on top of each other and roll them up tightly.
  9. Chill the rolled dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  12. Let cool before serving.

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Notes

  • For a more vibrant color, add more food coloring as desired.
  • These cookies can be decorated with icing or sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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