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Magical Spiral Cookies

Magical Spiral Cookies That Wow: Colorful, Soft, and Fun

These Magical Spiral Cookies are a colorful twist on classic cookies, featuring vibrant swirls for a delightful baking experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar do not substitute with granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs essential for structure
  • 2 tablespoons milk can be substituted with plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can also use almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt essential for optimal taste
For the Color
  • 1 bottle purple gel food coloring
  • 1 bottle black gel food coloring
For the Sprinkles
  • 1 cup sprinkles use purple inside and black outside

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs and milk, mixing until well combined. Gradually incorporate flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract to form a soft dough.
  2. Divide the dough into three equal parts. Color one part with black gel food coloring, another with purple gel food coloring, and leave the last part white.
  3. Roll out the black dough into a 6 by 12 inch rectangle, then roll out the white dough to the same size. Stack the black dough on the white and gently roll them together.
  4. Roll out the purple dough into a smaller rectangle and sprinkle with purple sprinkles. Roll it tightly into a log to create the vibrant center.
  5. Place the purple log at the edge of the stacked layers and roll tightly, ensuring the purple center is wrapped within the black-and-white dough.
  6. Roll the cookie log in sprinkles, covering the surface. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Unwrap the chilled log and slice into ¼-inch rounds. Bake on parchment-lined sheet for about 10 minutes.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for clean slices and maintaining the spiral design. Use gel food coloring for the best results.

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