Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Red Velvet Pinwheel Cookies, where art meets taste. These cookies are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, featuring a vibrant red exterior and a stunning spiral design. With a combination of rich red velvet flavor, creamy cream cheese filling, and a hint of almond extract, these cookies offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses. Our collection of recipes provides options for both traditional and gluten-free baking, ensuring everyone can savor the goodness of these remarkable cookies. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring success in your baking endeavor. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to be amazed by the magic that unfolds in your kitchen.
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RED & GREEN PINWHEELS
My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful. You can use different food coloring for different seasons.-Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well. , Divide dough in half. Tint one portion red and the other green. Divide portions in half, for 4 portions altogether. Roll out each portion between sheets of waxed paper into a 9x6-in. rectangle. Refrigerate 15 minutes. , Remove waxed paper. Place one green rectangle on a red rectangle. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., Unwrap and cut crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 7-9 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
RED VELVET PINWHEEL COOKIES
Enjoy these popular pinwheel shaped cookies that are made using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix - perfect dessert for Valentine's Day.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 28
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, cream cheese and egg with spoon until dough forms. Divide dough in half. Add cocoa and food color to 1 half; mix until well blended and uniform in color. Place red dough between 2 (17x12-inch) sheets of waxed paper; roll out to 12x7-inch rectangle. Repeat with plain dough; remove top sheet of waxed paper from both doughs. Invert plain dough onto red dough. Gently press out layered dough and trim edges. Remove top sheet of waxed paper from plain dough. Starting with short side, roll up dough in bottom sheet of waxed paper. Wrap tightly; freeze 2 hours or until very firm.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices 2 inches apart. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 14 1/2 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 68 mg
CHEESECAKE-STUFFED RED VELVET COOKIES
The classic flavors of red velvet cake are transformed into cookies with the cream cheese baked right inside.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 12 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the filling: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, sour cream and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the filling at a time onto the parchment so that you have 12 dollops. Freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
- Make the cookies: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Whisk together the granulated sugar, butter, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla and eggs in another bowl. Fold the flour mixture into the sugar mixture with a rubber spatula until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes (it will still be soft).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Coat your hands generously with confectioners' sugar and scoop a heaping tablespoon of the cookie dough into your hand. Put one of the frozen cream cheese dollops in the middle of the dough and place another tablespoon of the dough on top of the cream cheese. Shape the dough around it to completely enclose the cream cheese, and then roll to coat in the confectioners' sugar. Repeat with the remaining dough and cream cheese, coating your hands in confectioners' sugar as needed.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies are firm around the edges and can be easily lifted with a spatula, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the trays for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect red velvet color, use a high-quality red food coloring gel or paste.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling and cutting to prevent it from becoming too sticky.
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a manageable consistency.
- To make the pinwheels even more festive, sprinkle them with red and white sprinkles before baking.
- Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Red Velvet Pinwheel Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their vibrant red color, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy cream cheese filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. They are also relatively easy to make, making them a great option for bakers of all skill levels. So next time you are looking for a special cookie to bake, give Red Velvet Pinwheel Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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