HOLIDAY PINWHEELS

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The first time I made these pretty cookies, my husband ate the whole batch in just a few days! The fun green swirls are also great for St. Patrick's Day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. To one portion, add peppermint extract and food coloring. Wrap each portion in plastic; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., On a baking sheet, roll out each portion between two sheets of waxed paper into a 14x9-in. rectangle. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove waxed paper. Place plain rectangle over green rectangle. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°; unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.