Butter Swirl Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
02 - 1 cup powdered sugar.
03 - 2 egg yolks.
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided.
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.

# Instructions:

01 - Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Mix in yolks, vanilla, and salt.
02 - Divide mixture in half. Add 1 1/4 cups flour to one half for vanilla dough.
03 - Mix 1 cup flour and cocoa powder into other half.
04 - Roll tiny balls from each dough. Arrange 3 vanilla and 3 chocolate balls in flower pattern.
05 - Press balls together gently and roll into swirls. Flatten slightly.
06 - Chill 30 minutes. Bake at 325°F for 13-15 minutes until edges turn golden.

# Notes:

01 - Perfect for holiday gifting.
02 - Store in airtight container.
03 - Makes beautiful two-tone swirls.

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