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Magical Spiral Cookies

Magical Spiral Cookies: Colorful Swirls for Everyone!

Magical Spiral Cookies are a delightful dessert featuring vibrant swirls and a buttery texture, perfect for family fun and celebrations.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 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 substitute with another extract if desired
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For Coloring and Toppings
  • as needed Gel Food Coloring (Purple & Black) for vibrant colors
  • as needed Purple Sprinkles for topping
  • as needed Black or Chocolate Sprinkles for coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • sharp knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using a hand mixer. Beat in the eggs and milk until just combined. Gradually mix in the flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until a soft dough forms, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Divide the prepared dough into three parts. Leave one portion white, tint one part with purple gel food coloring, and incorporate black gel food coloring into the last part until evenly colored.
  3. Roll out the black dough into a 6x12-inch rectangle, layer the white dough on top, and follow with the purple dough sprinkled with purple sprinkles before rolling into a tight log.
  4. Position the purple log at one end of the black-and-white layered dough, roll it to enclose the purple log, ensuring sealed edges to maintain shape.
  5. Roll the formed log in black or chocolate sprinkles, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F. After chilling, slice the log into ¼-inch rounds, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 10 minutes until edges are set, then cool on a wire rack.
  7. Once cooled, serve your Magical Spiral Cookies, and store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before cutting to maintain spiral shape. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts to achieve beautiful swirls.

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