Rainbow Swirls

Name: Rainbow Swirls
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Green and red liquid food coloring

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Green and red liquid food coloring

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Divide dough into three portions. Tint one portion pink and one green. Leave one portion plain. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
3

Shape each portion into a 15-in. roll. Place all three rolls on a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly; roll gently until rolls form one log. Refrigerate overnight.
4

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
5

. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.