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Quick Perfect Pink Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

Perfect Pink Pinwheel Cookies are buttery, tender cookies with beautiful pink swirls and sparkling sprinkles, making them a delightful and eye-catching treat for holidays, parties, and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pink food coloring
  • Pink sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Beat butter, shortening, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  2. Add flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Divide dough evenly into two portions.
  4. Leave one portion plain and mix pink food coloring into the second portion.
  5. Roll each dough portion into equal-sized rectangles about 1/4-inch thick.
  6. Layer one rectangle on top of the other and roll tightly into a log.
  7. Roll the dough log in pink sprinkles until fully coated.
  8. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Slice dough into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place on baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 10–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  12. Cool briefly on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best pinwheel definition, chill the dough fully before slicing and use a sharp knife for clean cuts.