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Christmas Butter Swirl Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these festive Christmas Butter Swirl Cookies, where rich buttery doughs in classic vanilla and cocoa flavors swirl together to create beautiful, flower-shaped treats. Soft, tender, and lightly golden at the edges, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.

Ingredients

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Butter Mixture

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) salt

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup (160g) all-purpose flour (for white dough)
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (for chocolate dough)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cookie dough. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar for about 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolks, salt, and vanilla extract (or your choice of flavor extract such as almond, peppermint, or rum). Mix well until fully incorporated.
  2. Divide the dough. Separate the butter mixture evenly into two portions.
  3. Make the white dough. To one portion, fold in 1 ¼ cup (160g) all-purpose flour using a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough comes together smoothly.
  4. Make the chocolate dough. To the other portion, fold in 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Shape the cookie balls. Roll approximately ¼ teaspoon sized pieces of the white dough into small balls. Repeat with the chocolate dough, making equal-sized balls.
  6. Form the flower shapes. Take three balls of each color and alternate them (white, chocolate, white, chocolate, etc.) arranged in a circular pattern to form a flower shape. Press them gently together to close any gaps in the center.
  7. Swirl the dough balls. Carefully roll the flower-shaped arrangement between your palms until the colors swirl together, being cautious not to press too hard to avoid losing the swirl effect.
  8. Flatten the cookies. Press the swirled dough lightly to flatten into cookie shapes.
  9. Prepare for baking. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate the cookies for 15-30 minutes to firm up.
  10. Preheat the oven. While the cookies chill, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  11. Bake the cookies. Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
  12. Cool the cookies. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent spreading and enhances the swirl pattern.
  • You can substitute vanilla extract with flavors like almond, peppermint, or rum for variety.
  • Be gentle when rolling to preserve the distinct swirl design of the cookies.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For a festive touch, consider sprinkling a little powdered sugar or decorating with edible glitter once cooled.

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