Gram's Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Sift dry ingredients together over wax paper.

Step 2

Beat butter and sugar until light & fluffy; add in egg yolk and vanilla.

Step 3

Mix in 1/3 at a time of flour mix, blending well each time.

Step 4

Divide dough in half. Color one half with peppermint extract and the other with food coloring.

Step 5

Roll out each half between wax paper to a 6x10in rectangle. Remove wax paper tops and invert one rectangle onto the other. Remove wax paper top and use bottom to assist in tightly rolling together doughs.

Step 6

Wrap up in wax paper or foil and chill for several hours or freeze until firm (removing 1/2 hour before slicing & baking).

Step 7

Cut into 1/4 in thick slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350F for about 10 mins or until firm but not browned. Remove to cool completely on wire racks.