Prepare Vanilla Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Prepare Strawberry Dough: Repeat the same process as the vanilla dough, but add strawberry extract and red food coloring (if using) along with the egg.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon strawberry extract, 1-2 drops red food coloring
Chill Dough: Divide each dough in half, flatten each. Wrap each portion separately in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Roll & Swirl: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of each dough into a rectangle size of about ¼’'. Place the strawberry dough rectangle on top of the vanilla dough rectangle.
Roll Into a Log: Starting from one end, tightly roll the doughs together into a log. Wrap the rolled log in parchment paper.
Chill Again: Chill log for at least 1 hour
Slice & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch thick cookies.
Bake: Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between it.
Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Cool & Serve: Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy your Valentine's Day Swirl Cookies!
