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Magical Spiral Cookies

Magical Spiral Cookies: Colorful Treats for Every Celebration

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Magical Spiral Cookies are vibrant, creative treats that bring joy to any celebration with their colorful swirls.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter; reduce added salt to ¼ tsp.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifting before use ensures a lump-free mixture.
  • 2 large Eggs Allow eggs to reach room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Non-dairy milk can be used for a lactose-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use more almond extract if desired.
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract Can skip or replace with a similar flavor.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure accurate measurement for best results.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Don’t omit.
For the Color
  • 1 bottle Purple Gel Food Coloring Gel preferred over liquid for vivid color without moisture.
  • 1 bottle Black Gel Food Coloring Use sparingly for desired darkness.
For Decoration
  • ½ cup Purple Sprinkles Use other themed sprinkles based on occasion.
  • ½ cup Black or Chocolate Sprinkles Choose chocolate for richer flavor contrast.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in eggs and milk until incorporated. Gradually blend in flour, salt, and extracts to form a soft dough.
  2. Divide dough into three portions. Tint one portion with purple gel food coloring, leaving the other two as plain and black.
  3. Roll plain and black dough into rectangles, layer black on top of plain, and press gently.
  4. Roll out purple dough, sprinkle with purple sprinkles, and roll tightly into a log.
  5. Position purple log at one end and roll everything together to form a large log with a vibrant spiral.
  6. Wrap log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up, then coat with sprinkles.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), slice log into rounds, place on a baking sheet, top with sprinkles, and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
  8. Cool cookies on a wire rack after baking to maintain melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough ensures sharp edges and consistent thickness for beautiful spirals. Sift powdered sugar and use a sharp knife for clean cuts.

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