CANDY CANE PINWHEELS

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From Cook's Country magazine. Grind the peppermint candies in a food processor until they are pulverized. Times do not include chill time of at least 2 hours.

Provided by AshK5246

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 1/2 dozen, 50-54 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
14 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup peppermint candy, finely ground (about 20)
6 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
  • With electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  • Beat in egg until incorporated.
  • Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture, and mix until dough forms (about 1 minute).
  • Remove half of the dough from bowl and reserve.
  • Add extracts, candy, and food coloring to remaining dough and mix until combined.
  • Place reserved dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll into 14 by 8-inch rectangle. Repeat with peppermint dough, then place on top fo plain dough and press gently to adhere.
  • With long side facing you, roll dough into log.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until edges are just golden (12-14 minutes), switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking.
  • Let cool 10 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 19.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4, Protein 0.9

Ali Lali
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Overall, I really enjoyed these candy cane pinwheels. They're a great holiday treat.


Muhammad Adeel Muhammad Adeel
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These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so pretty and taste amazing.


Monirul Islam
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These pinwheels are so festive and perfect for Christmas! I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint.


Sohaib Sahu
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I used crushed candy canes instead of peppermint extract and they were delicious!


Hazel Lindiwe
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The dough was a bit crumbly, but the pinwheels still held together and tasted great.


Faisal Yahaya
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These pinwheels were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Sphiwe Amanda
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Easy to make and so yummy! Perfect for a holiday party or cookie exchange.


XD hero
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These are the cutest and most delicious Christmas cookies! I will definitely be making them again next year.


julius aso
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I've made these pinwheels several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so festive and delicious.


homraj khadka
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These candy cane pinwheels were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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