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Magical Spiral Cookies

Magical Spiral Cookies: Festive Treats for Colorful Celebrations

Magical Spiral Cookies are festive treats featuring colorful swirls, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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 at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract can be replaced with peppermint or lemon
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Colors
  • 1 bottle purple gel food coloring
  • 1 bottle black gel food coloring
  • 1 cup purple sprinkles optional for decor
  • 1 cup black sprinkles optional for decor

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add eggs and milk, mixing until smoothly combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate flour, salt, and extracts until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into three portions and tint one portion purple using gel food coloring.
  5. Split the remaining dough into half, leaving one half white and tinting the other black.
  6. On a floured surface, roll out the black and white dough halves into rectangles about 1/4-inch thick.
  7. Stack the white rectangle on the black and roll gently to blend edges.
  8. Roll out the purple dough into a long rectangle, spread with purple sprinkles, and roll tightly into a log.
  9. Position the purple log at one end and roll the black-and-white stack around it tightly.
  10. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  11. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and roll the chilled log in sprinkles before slicing into rounds about 1/2-inch thick.
  12. Place slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Unbaked dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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