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Magical Spiral Cookies

Magical Spiral Cookies: Whimsical Treats for Every Occasion

Magical Spiral Cookies are vibrant and customizable treats that bring fun to any occasion.
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: 100

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk can use non-dairy alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
Coloring Ingredients
  • as needed purple gel food coloring for vibrant color
  • as needed black gel food coloring for darker dough
Decoration Ingredients
  • as needed purple sprinkles or seasonal-themed sprinkles
  • as needed black/chocolate sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and milk, and mix until combined. Gradually incorporate flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until a soft dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into three equal parts. Leave one part white, color another part with purple gel food coloring, and the last part with black gel food coloring. Knead until colors are evenly distributed.
  3. Roll the black dough into a rectangle. Repeat with the white dough. Stack the white rectangle on top of the black and roll them together.
  4. Roll the purple dough into a rectangle. Sprinkle purple sprinkles on top and roll it into a log.
  5. Place the purple log at one end of the black-and-white layers and roll them around it to form a single spiral log. Ensure the edges are sealed.
  6. Roll the spiral log in colorful sprinkles, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds and place them on the sheets. Bake for about 10 minutes.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerating the dough ensures clean and defined swirl shapes when slicing. Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without altering dough texture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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