Description
Twisted Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines whimsy and flavor in every bite. With a soft, chewy texture and vibrant swirls of color, these cookies will brighten up your festive gatherings. The rich aroma will fill your kitchen, making them not just a dessert but a warm memory shared with loved ones. Perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- Food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide dough into two portions: one plain and one colored with food coloring or more cocoa.
- Roll both portions into logs and twist them together gently on a floured surface.
- Slice twisted logs into 1-inch rounds and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg