Swirled Christmas Cookies (Print)
Festive cookies with cocoa and vanilla swirls, topped with powdered sugar and colorful sprinkles.
# Ingredients:
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup powdered sugar, for decoration
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Red and green sprinkles, for decoration
# Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions. Add cocoa powder to one half, mixing until evenly incorporated. The other half will remain plain.
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On a lightly floured surface, take a piece of plastic wrap and place one dough half in the center. Shape it into a log and wrap it securely. Repeat with the second dough half. Refrigerate both logs for at least 1 hour or until firm.
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Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and roll each log out into a rectangular shape about 1/4 inch thick.
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Lay the cocoa dough rectangle over the plain dough rectangle. Starting from one end, gently roll the dough tightly into a log.
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Wrap the swirled log in plastic wrap and refrigerate again for 1 hour.
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Remove the log from the refrigerator and cut it into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets with a little space between them.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cool, dust the cookies with powdered sugar and sprinkle with red and green sprinkles to add festive decoration.