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Magical Spiral Cookies

Magical Spiral Cookies: Fun, Colorful Treats for Everyone

Magical Spiral Cookies are colorful, fun treats perfect for festive gatherings, bringing creativity to your baking with vibrant swirls.
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: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or more vanilla as a substitute
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Color
  • as needed purple gel food coloring for vibrant purple swirls
  • as needed black gel food coloring
For Topping
  • as needed purple sprinkles
  • as needed black or chocolate sprinkles

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Sharp knife
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Magical Spiral Cookies
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and milk, mixing until combined. Gradually incorporate flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until a soft dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into three equal sections; color one with purple gel, another with black gel, and leave one plain.
  3. Roll the black dough into a rectangle measuring 6x12 inches. Repeat with white dough. Layer the white dough over the black dough, then do the same with the purple layer. Sprinkle purple sprinkles before rolling into a log.
  4. Position the purple log at one end and roll tightly to create a spiral log. Ensure the log is firm for even baking.
  5. Roll the log in black or chocolate sprinkles, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice the log into ¼-inch rounds, spacing them 2 inches apart. Sprinkle more purple sprinkles on top before baking for about 10 minutes.
  7. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerating the dough helps maintain the swirls during slicing. Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without adding moisture.

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