Easy Pinwheel Cookie

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm up.

5. Divide the dough into equal portions, depending on how many colors you want your pinwheel cookies to have. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion, and knead until the color is evenly distributed.

6. Roll out each colored dough portion into a rectangle shape on a lightly floured surface. Aim for the same size and thickness for each colored dough.

7. Carefully stack the rolled-out dough on top of each other in the order you desire the colors to appear in the pinwheel. Gently press down to make sure the layers stick together.

8. Starting from the shorter end, tightly roll the layered dough into a log shape. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or until firm.

9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

10. Once the dough is firm, unwrap it and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds to create the pinwheel shapes. Place the sliced cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

11. If desired, decorate the top of the cookies with colorful sprinkles for an extra festive touch.

12. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

13. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.