Red Velvet Pinwheel Cookies

Red Velvet Pinwheel Cookies
155 min.
28
98kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of baking with these stunning Red Velvet Pinwheel Cookies! Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also a delicious treat that will leave your guests craving more. The vibrant red and classic sugar cookie combination creates a beautiful contrast that is sure to impress at parties, holiday gatherings, or simply as a sweet surprise for your loved ones.

What makes these cookies truly special is their unique pinwheel design, which adds a fun twist to traditional cookie recipes. The rich flavor of cream cheese and the subtle hint of cocoa blend harmoniously with the sweetness of the sugar cookie mix, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors, making them an irresistible dessert option.

With a preparation time of just over two and a half hours, including freezing, these cookies are surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these delightful Red Velvet Pinwheel Cookies that will surely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 teaspoon purple gel food coloring red

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, cream cheese and egg with spoon until dough forms. Divide dough in half.
  2. Add cocoa and food color to 1 half; mix until well blended and uniform in color.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Heat oven to 350°F. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories98kcal
Protein4.48%
Fat34.94%
Carbs60.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.96
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.6413043462064%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.7mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:97.88kcal
4.89%
Fat:3.83g
5.89%
Saturated Fat:1.03g
6.44%
Carbohydrates:14.95g
4.98%
Net Carbohydrates:14.82g
5.39%
Sugar:8.35g
9.28%
Cholesterol:8.91mg
2.97%
Sodium:81.58mg
3.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.11g
2.21%
Vitamin A:121.78IU
2.44%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.28%
Selenium:0.79µg
1.14%