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Magical Spiral Cookies

Magical Spiral Cookies: Whimsical Treats for Every Celebration

Magical Spiral Cookies are colorful, buttery treats perfect for celebrations, bringing fun and delight to any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract can be replaced with peppermint or lemon
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Color
  • 1 teaspoon purple gel food coloring substitute with another color for theme variations
  • 1 teaspoon black gel food coloring
For the Decoration
  • 0.5 cup purple sprinkles
  • 0.5 cup black or chocolate sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Magical Spiral Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Split the dough into three equal portions and color each with the gel food coloring.
  5. Roll out the black and white dough sections into rectangles, stack them and roll into a log.
  6. Roll out the purple dough, sprinkle with sprinkles, and roll into a log.
  7. Assemble the logs by rolling the purple log into the black and white log.
  8. Roll the assembled log in sprinkles, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375°F and slice the log into rounds, placing on a baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10 minutes, allowing to cool before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For storing, keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Experiment with different flavors and colors for creative variations.

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