Description

Red, White and Blue Pinwheel Icebox Cookies deliver a festive burst of color and buttery flavor, perfect for Fourth of July celebrations or any summer gathering. This easy, no‑frosting recipe combines a classic sugar‑butter dough split into three portions, colored red and blue, then rolled, chilled, frozen and sliced into pinwheel shapes that bake to a soft, lightly golden finish. Ideal for party platters, they bring patriotic flair and sweet delight to every dessert table. Perfect for any fun!!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Red and blue food coloring
1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients to form dough.
Divide dough into three parts; leave one plain, color the others red and blue.
Wrap each portion, chill for at least 1 hour.
Roll each portion to 1/4 inch thickness, layer colors, roll into a log, wrap and freeze for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice log into ½‑inch rounds and bake 10‑12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool cookies, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.

Notes

For sharper colors
use gel food coloring. Keep dough cold throughout to maintain distinct layers. Cookies can be frozen after baking for up to three months.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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