Best Red And Green Holiday Pinwheels Recipes

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RED & GREEN PINWHEELS



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My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful. You can use different food coloring for different seasons.-Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
1/4 teaspoon green gel food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well. , Divide dough in half. Tint one portion red and the other green. Divide portions in half, for 4 portions altogether. Roll out each portion between sheets of waxed paper into a 9x6-in. rectangle. Refrigerate 15 minutes. , Remove waxed paper. Place one green rectangle on a red rectangle. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., Unwrap and cut crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 7-9 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CHRISTMAS PARTY PINWHEELS



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'Tis the season for easy make-ahead appetizers like these. They look so special and pretty that folks can't resist them! The refreshing flavor of ranch dressing and crisp colorful vegetables makes these pinwheels a pleasure to serve. -Janis Plourde, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 package (0.4 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 cup minced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup minced celery
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and dressing mix until smooth. Add red pepper, celery, onions and olives; mix well. Spread about 3/4 cup on each tortilla. Roll up tightly; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-in. slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOLIDAY ROLL UPS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield About 35 roll ups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages cream cheese, softened
1 package ranch dressing mix
Freshly ground black pepper
5 flour tortillas
1/2 cup finely diced green bell peppers
1/2 cup finely diced red bell peppers
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix the cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and the black pepper together thoroughly.
  • Spread the mixture on the tortillas, and then sprinkle over the diced bell peppers and green onions. Roll up tightly, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until party time (for at least 1 hour).
  • Slice into small wheels and serve.

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