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Magical Spiral Cookies


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies with vibrant colors and a rich buttery flavor, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy afternoons.


Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Purple gel food coloring
  • Black gel food coloring
  • Purple sprinkles
  • ½ cup black or chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and milk, then mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually incorporate flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until a dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough in half; tint one half with purple gel food coloring and the other half with black gel food coloring.
  5. Roll the black dough into a 6×12-inch rectangle; roll white dough on top and lightly roll them together.
  6. Roll the purple dough into a 6×12-inch rectangle, coat with purple sprinkles, and roll it into a log.
  7. Chill the logs in the refrigerator, then slice and bake.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easy mixing. Roll the dough between parchment paper to avoid sticking.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cookies, dessert, baking, festive, colorful