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Twisted Christmas Cookies

A Plate of Unconventional Christmas Cookies
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These delightful Twisted Christmas Cookies feature a beautiful two-tone swirl and a tender, buttery crumb, making them a festive and delicious addition to your holiday cookie platter. Perfect for sharing, they bring a touch of whimsy and homemade charm to any Christmas celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red or green gel food coloring (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate variation, optional)
  • Sanding sugar or sprinkles, for decorating (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough in half. Leave one half plain, or color it with a few drops of gel food coloring (e.g., green). For the second half, you can leave it plain, or mix in the cocoa powder until evenly distributed (for chocolate twist), or color it a contrasting color (e.g., red).
  5. Form each half of the dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a rectangle about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the second disc.
  8. Carefully place one rolled-out rectangle directly on top of the other. Gently press them together.
  9. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the stacked dough into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 4-5 inches long.
  10. Take one strip, gently twist it several times to create a spiral, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strips, leaving about 1 inch between cookies.
  11. If desired, sprinkle with sanding sugar or sprinkles before baking.
  12. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  13. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes, or dip one end in melted chocolate and nuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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